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Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington sworn in by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who speaks about Trump support

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After being re-elected as sheriff, Julian Whittington has been sworn in by U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson. On June 30 at 12:50 p.m., the swearing-in ceremony for Bossier Sheriff Julian Whittington was held for his continued role serving as the parish’s sheriff. Personally swearing in Whittington was House Speaker Mike Johnson, who had once resided in Caddo Parish but has since…

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson joins son as he's commissioned into Naval Academy

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Jack Johnson, center, is joined left to right by brother Will, sister Abby, mother Kelly and father Mike during his commissioning at the U.S. Naval Academy June 27,2024. U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport took a brief break from politics Thursday to celebrate his son Jack's commissioning at the U.S. Naval Academy in…

House GOP Leaders Press the Office of Special Counsel on Retaliation and Smear Campaign Against IRS Whistleblowers

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WASHINGTON—Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), House Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), and House Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) today are investigating whether the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has contributed…

Speaker Johnson on Biden’s Amnesty Order

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WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement on President Biden‘s decision to grant amnesty to hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens residing in the country. “Just two weeks ago, the President pretended to crack down on the open-border catastrophe by engaging an election-year border charade. Now he’s trying to play both sides and is granting amnesty to hundreds…

Speaker Johnson Applauds House Passage of FY25 NDAA

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WASHINGTON — Today, the House of Representatives voted to advance the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), annual legislation which includes major priorities for the Louisiana defense community, particularly Barksdale Air Force Base along with Air Force Global Strike Command and Fort Johnson along with the Joint Readiness Training Center. The FY25 NDAA contains many…

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…

Johnson, McConnell Announce Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Joint Address to Congress

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WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson and Senate Republican Leader McConnell announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, July 24th. The bipartisan, bicameral meeting symbolizes the U.S. and Israel’s enduring relationship and will offer Prime Minister Netanyahu the opportunity to share the Israeli government’s…

House Passes Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill with Major Wins For Louisiana

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WASHINGTON — Today, the House of Representatives passed the FY25 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill which funds Department of Defense military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and military housing, among other programs. The FY25 bill includes funding secured by Speaker Johnson for development of a new childcare center…

Speaker Johnson Statement on Criminal Referrals For Hunter, James Biden

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WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement as Chairmen Comer, Smith and Jordan sent criminal referrals to the Department of Justice recommending Hunter and James Biden be charged with making false statements and committing perjury about key aspects of the impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. “False testimony to the U.S. Congress is a felony, and…

Mike Johnson thanks 50 Cent for investing in Shreveport

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KTAL/KMSS) – 50 Cent and Mike Johnson met Wednesday while the entertainment mogul was in D.C. for meetings with congressional leaders. The two had an introductory meeting where the Speaker thanked him for investing in Shreveport and taking an interest in the community. 50 Cent’s Instagram post with Speaker of…