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Speaker Johnson Statement on Holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in Contempt of Congress

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WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House voted to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with lawful Congressional subpoenas. “Today, the House took a significant step in maintaining the integrity of our oversight processes and responsibilities by holding Attorney General Garland in contempt…

Speaker Johnson on Biden Election-Year Border Charade: “It’s Window Dressing and Everyone Knows It”

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WASHINGTON — At the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference this morning, Speaker Johnson addressed the House response into the sham trial of President Trump, President Biden’s election-year border charade, and the House’s efforts to hold the International Criminal Court accountable. Click here to watch Speaker Johnson’s remarks On the Congressional response to…

ICYMI: Speaker Johnson on Local Radio in Louisiana

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WASHINGTON — This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Mike & McCarty on 710 KEEL in Shreveport and Talk Louisiana in Baton Rouge to provide an update on Congress’ work to secure the border, support our allies, and strengthen American election integrity. Speaker Johnson also addressed Louisiana redistricting and the 2024 election. Click here to listen to Speaker Johnson on Mike &…

Rep. Mike Johnson: GOP Doesn’t Want Gov. Shutdown but Americans Have ‘Had Enough’ of Destructive Democrat Policies

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Americans have “had enough” of Democrat policies “destroying” our economy and security, according to House Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who asserted that the GOP seeks a change in how Washington works and is genuinely trying to prevent a government shutdown. Addressing the House on Tuesday, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) emphasized a shutdown is not something…

Congressman Mike Johnson speaks to North Bossier Lunch Group

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The North Bossier Lunch Group met for its monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 30 at the Bossier Parish School for Technology and Innovative Learning. U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) was the guest speaker for the meeting. Congressman Johnson discussed upcoming projects that will soon be taking place here in Bossier Parish and a brief overview of what will soon be taking place…

Congressman Mike Johnson hosts town hall meetings in 3 parishes

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Congressman Mike Johnson held three town hall meetings in multiple parishes Tuesday, Aug. 8. “Congress is in a district work period, and so one of the most important things we do in Congress is go and visit and be with the people we represent in Washington,” he said. Johnson, who represents Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, spoke with residents throughout the northwest corner…

Johnson, Sen. Cruz Lead Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Case Challenging Deference Given to Unelected Bureaucrats

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WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with 34 of their colleagues, submitted an amicus brief in support of petitioners in the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo case, set to appear before the U.S. Supreme Court during the Court’s next term. The case takes aim at Chevron Deference, a legal doctrine established in 1984 by the…

Johnson, Feenstra Introduce Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights

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WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) joined Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04) and 34 of their colleagues in introducing the Preserving Rights Of Tenants by Ensuring Compliance To (PROTECT) the Second Amendment Act. This legislation would secure the Second Amendment rights of Americans who live in rental properties whose landlords receive financial assistance from the federal…

Johnson, Chairman Jordan, Senator Paul Fight to Protect Americans’ First Amendment Rights Against Government Censorship

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WASHINGTON — On Thursday, U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced the Free Speech Protection Act, which will prohibit…

Christopher Wray, the Unartful Dodger

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House Republicans did too much grandstanding at Wednesday’s hearing with Christopher Wray, and the FBI director bobbed and weaved like the lawyer he is. But credit to Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson for zeroing in on FBI censorship of social media. Mr. Johnson asked about the July 4 ruling by federal Judge Terry Doughty that the government “seems to have assumed a role similar to an…