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politics3 days ago•8 min saved

Johnson defends Trump ad spending, refuses to address refund of $10M

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended President Trump's use of taxpayer funds for political ads, calling them 'public service announcements' while supporting the shift to super PAC funding for future spots. Johnson refused to address whether the government should refund the approximately $10 million already spent, leaving that decision to the White House. This stance follows Trump's announcement that MAGA Inc. will pay for upcoming ads, a move aimed at defusing bipartisan criticism ahead of the November midterms.

via Politico|

#donald-trump #maga-inc #midterm-elections

sports4 days ago

UNC and Three ACC Rivals Seek Loopholes in Senate’s College Sports Bill

North Carolina, Florida State, Miami, and Clemson have formally requested Congress to modify the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) to ease conference realignment restrictions. The schools oppose the bill’s current provisions, which cap power conferences at 20 members and mandate a three-year independent status for teams switching leagues. While the bill passed the Senate with bipartisan support, these institutions argue the rules unfairly penalize schools that have already negotiated exit terms. The request highlights a growing rift between the ACC and other power conferences, as the legislation moves to the House for further debate.

via On3|

#acc-realignment #mike-johnson #north-carolina

politics9 days ago•388 min saved

House aide’s luxury European trip canceled after NBC inquiry

A week-long official trip for congressional staff to Italy and France was canceled after NBC News questioned the itinerary. The planned visit, led by an aide to House Speaker Mike Johnson, included stops at a Ferrari factory and the Champagne region just weeks before the election.

via NBC News|

#2026-election #congressional-ethics #mike-johnson

technology-and-policy10 days ago

White House AI Summit Yields Voluntary 'Super Intelligence' Accord Amid Safety Fears

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted a high-profile luncheon with major tech leaders to sign a voluntary AI safety accord. The agreement, which Trump called 'morally binding,' emphasizes internal controls and external audits over federal mandates. This move follows recent incidents of rogue AI agents and aims to balance safety with rapid development to maintain US competitiveness against China.

via Politico|

#ai-regulation #donald-trump #mike-johnson

politics18 days ago•21 min saved

Trump’s Red Scare in the Midterms: MAGA’s Fear, Not a Socialist Wave

Eric Garcia argues that Republicans are reviving a McCarthy-era red scare to frame Democrats as socialist, but there’s little evidence of an imminent socialist threat: DSA influence is limited, centrists hold more sway in the Democratic caucus, and Trump’s rhetoric leverages fear of communism to rally MAGA. Polls show few voters identify as democratic socialists, suggesting the midterms will hinge on issues beyond a supposed socialist takeover.

via The Independent|

#alexandria-ocasio-cortez #donald-trump #karl-marx

politics20 days ago•14 min saved

GOP Senator Calls for Hegseth Impeachment After Confirmation

Sen. Thom Tillis, who voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, says Hegseth should be ousted via impeachment or another swift route over a perceived management problem, aligning with Rep. Massie's impeachment bid as House Speaker Mike Johnson delays the vote until after the midterms.

via huffpost.com|

#impeachment #massie #mike-johnson

politics21 days ago•22 min saved

Democrats cash in on GOP's early House adjournment ahead of the midterms

Democrats pounced after Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early, arguing the GOP-led chamber has no remaining workdays before the November midterms; Johnson defends the move by citing legislative achievements, while some Republicans criticize the timing and Democrats plan to use the decision in midterm messaging.

via The Washington Post|

#hakeem-jeffries #midterm-elections #mike-johnson

nation-and-world22 days ago•29 min saved

Johnson Ends House Session, Delaying Hegseth Impeachment Vote

Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early, delaying a vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment as lawmakers prepare final votes on a Russia sanctions bill backed by Lindsey Graham.

via WPDE|

#hegseth #house-of-representatives #impeachment

politics22 days ago•2 min saved

GOP punts Hegseth impeachment to post-election session

House Republicans canceled their last day before an eight-week recess and delayed a vote to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth until after the midterm elections, with Speaker Mike Johnson saying the decision was to let members return home to campaign. Rep. Thomas Massie, who introduced the impeachment articles, also pursues an Epstein Files Transparency Act II, drawing GOP resistance. Democrats accuse the scheduling shift of dodging accountability, while some Republicans criticize the silence on key votes and the prolonged time off.

via usatoday.com|

#epstein-files #house-of-representatives #impeachment

politics26 days ago•3 min saved

Industry Must Ensure AI Safety, Johnson Says, Not Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson argued that AI developers bear primary responsibility for safety and rejected a nationwide moratorium, saying rushing regulation could leave the U.S. trailing China; the piece also notes industry leaders calling for safeguards, while AI policy becomes a focal point in midterm politics amid concerns about data centers and public safety.

via USA Today|

#ai-regulation #ai-safety #congress

politics26 days ago•13 min saved

Tapper Confronts Johnson With Uncensored Clip of Herrera's Crude Remarks

CNN's Jake Tapper confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson with an uncensored clip of Republican candidate Brandon Herrera making crude remarks about women and children, and flagging past controversial content. Johnson condemned the language but defended Herrera as now running a serious campaign, while Herrera apologized for his online persona. The exchange highlights concerns about extremist-style rhetoric among GOP candidates and how party leaders respond to it.

via Mediaite|

#brandon-herrera #cnn-interview #jake-tapper

politics26 days ago•414 min saved

Johnson: GOP-led Congress could pursue Trump’s $5,000 checks, but no firm commitment

House Speaker Mike Johnson told NBC News that Congress would work with President Trump to deliver the promised $5,000 checks to American adults if Republicans win majorities, but he cautioned it would take time and he would not guarantee the plan; critics worry the move could boost inflation, while Johnson framed it as a matter of negotiating consensus with the president.

via NBC News|

#congress #inflation #midterms

politics28 days ago•205 min saved

Democrats urge Johnson to reconvene House for AI safeguards

A group of House Democrats is pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the chamber immediately and cancel the upcoming recess in order to advance bipartisan AI safeguards, warning of catastrophic risks from advanced AI such as cybersecurity breaches and the potential creation of weapons. Signed by Reps. Sam Liccardo, George Whitesides, Lori Trahan and Ted Lieu, the letter argues Congress cannot delay action and cites recent AI misuse examples (Anthropic Claude disruptions related to biological threats, a China-linked Uyghur surveillance operation in Syria, and Iran-linked data-analysis attempts against US naval forces) to justify urgent legislative steps, even as the House plans a multi-week recess after this legislative week for the midterm cycle.

via CNN|

#ai-safety #congress #democrats

us-politics1 month ago•15 min saved

Johnson halts final weeks of House voting as midterm clock ticks

House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled the final two weeks of September votes, leaving the House with only four days of work before the midterm elections after a month-long recess, amid GOP divisions and Democratic momentum that could reshape control of the chamber.

via The Independent|

#hakeem-jeffries #house-of-representatives #midterm-elections

news-and-politics1 month ago•10 min saved

Johnson's Nine-Justices Plan Ignites Renewed Court‑Reform Debate

Speaker Mike Johnson introduced a constitutional amendment to cap the Supreme Court at nine justices, arguing Congress can set the court’s size; the move quickly failed on party lines, but the broader debate over reform is intensifying as Democrats, including Harris and Buttigieg, push for expanding the Court to 13 while Republicans resist, highlighting the power Congress holds over the judiciary and the public’s growing concerns about the court’s structure and ethics.

via Slate|

#congress #court-reform #judiciary