Trump urges Speaker Mike Johnson to raise taxes on the wealthy, adding new wrinkle to massive GOP bill

Trump privately pressed Johnson to increase the tax rate on the highest earners and close the so-called carried interest loophole. Read More

Top GOP lawmakers tell Mike Johnson they will oppose him on key MAGA funding priority

A collection of Republican House members told Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Tuesday that they will not support any federal funding cuts to Planned Parenthood. In March, President Donald Trump's ... Read More

Mike Johnson gets key budget bill passed in House. Here's what it might mean for Louisiana.

WASHINGTON – Once again with his back pressed to the wall by hard-right Republicans, House Speaker Mike ... bill, keeping us on track for markups during the next work period,” Johnson said ... Read More

As GOP concerns about Medicaid cuts grow, hard-liners pressure Speaker Mike Johnson on lower deficits

Johnson said some controversial proposals to slash Medicaid were off the table for the massive Trump agenda bill, while conservatives pressed him on steep spending cuts. Read More

Johnson says he believes House can pass Trump agenda by Memorial Day

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he believes the House can pass President Trump’s tax agenda by Memorial Day. Speaking with reporters on Monday, Johnson said he met with Treasury Secretary Scott ... Read More

government funding

Republicans in Congress are being… The House on Wednesday rejected Speaker Mike ... to vote. News Wrap: Government shutdown averted as Biden signs $1.2 trillion funding bill In our news wrap ... Read More

Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise break fundraising records in effort to keep GOP House majority

WASHINGTON — If any proof is needed that the Nov. 3, 2026, congressional midterms weigh on the minds of House Speaker Mike ... Johnson and Scalise so far have been able to pass controversial ... Read More

House passes budget framework in tense vote after Mike Johnson wins over conservatives

Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality ... Read More