GOP Right Flank Challenges Speaker Johnson (and Trump)

House Speaker Mike Johnson has a revolt on his right flank, and by extension, so does Donald Trump. The former president has certainly tightened his grasp ... Read More

From ‘Bloodbath’ to ‘Vermin,’ Breaking Down Trump’s Rhetorical Tactics

Donald Trump’s inflammatory remarks about political rivals and issues on the 2024 campaign trail have spurred concerns they could be dangerous for the people he attacks. An expert breaks down the ... Read More

Mike Johnson shores up relationship with Trump as ouster threat looms

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is working to stay in the good graces of former President Donald Trump as he attempts to defuse a possible rebellion by his right flank in the House. Trump has repeatedly ... Read More

Why Donald Trump Didn’t Sink Mike Johnson’s Ukraine-Aid Bill

Republican proponents of further support for Kyiv seized on the former president’s idea of a loan to help pass the House bill. Read More

Trump asks why Europe isn’t giving Ukraine more aid as Johnson presses forward

Former President Trump questioned why European nations weren’t providing more support to Ukraine, but stopped short of weighing in on a foreign aid package proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson ... Read More

Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority

Former President Trump on Monday offered a defense of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) amid blowback from conservatives over Johnson’s decision to bring additional aid for Ukraine and other ... Read More