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Mike Johnson

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Mike Johnson is an American attorney and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Johnson has focused on various issues during his tenure, including fiscal responsibility and national security. He has been involved in legislative discussions surrounding war funding and government operations, emphasizing the need for appropriate timing and details in such matters.

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Jun 26, 2025

there was a leak, and we're trying to get down to the bottom of that. It's dangerous and ridiculous that happened. We're going to solve that problem.

commondreams.org
Jun 26, 2025

There was a leak, and we’re trying to get down to the bottom of that. It’s dangerous and ridiculous that happened. We’re going to solve that problem, and we’ll keep the coordination.

msnbc.com
Jun 26, 2025

It would help preserve Medicaid 'for people who rightly deserve' coverage, 'not for 29-year-old males sitting on their couches playing video games.'

cbsnews.com
Jun 25, 2025

I remain very optimistic that there is not going to be a wide chasm between the two products.

huffpost.com
Jun 25, 2025

Exercising the authority to declare war isn't something we've done since World War II.

reason.com
Jun 25, 2025

Senate Republicans could cost House Republicans their majority next year if they try to push through the deep Medicaid cuts.

msnbc.com
Jun 25, 2025

Many respected constitutional experts argue that the War Powers Act is itself unconstitutional.

truthout.org
Jun 25, 2025

The strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities were clearly within President Trump’s Article II powers as commander-in-chief.

truthout.org
Jun 25, 2025

If you look back at the founders' intent, you read the Federalist Papers, you read the records of the Constitutional Convention, I think that is right

reason.com
Jun 24, 2025

I’m a leader of my party here, and the speaker leads the incumbent protection program. I got to make sure everybody gets re-elected.

nbcnews.com
Jun 24, 2025

I rise this afternoon to mark this historic lifesaving anniversary. Three years ago today, the Supreme Court corrected an egregious and tragic error and affirmed an undeniable truth that was originally affirmed in our Nation's birth…

govinfo.gov
Jun 24, 2025

There's nothing more important that we should be involved in and can be involved in than getting the one big, beautiful bill to the president's desk.

cbsnews.com
Jun 24, 2025

I have just confirmed with the White House that the classified bipartisan briefing for all House Members will now be held on Friday. Senior Administration officials will present the latest information pertaining to the situation involving…

newsweek.com
Jun 24, 2025

The military operations in Iran should serve as a clear reminder to our adversaries and allies that President Trump means what he says.

motherjones.com
Jun 24, 2025

I hope we don’t, because I think it would be a terrible look, and it will not pass the House because it’s inappropriate and it’s not a proper use of the law anyway.

cnbc.com
Jun 23, 2025

The War Powers Act is ‘unconstitutional.’

nbcnews.com
Jun 23, 2025

President Obama went on an eight-month campaign bombing Libya to take down the regime there. I never heard a Democrat balk about any of that.

huffpost.com
Jun 23, 2025

necessary, limited and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.

nypost.com
Jun 23, 2025

I don’t think this is an appropriate time for a war powers resolution, and I don’t think it’s necessary.

huffpost.com
Jun 23, 2025

The President fully respects the Article I power of Congress, and tonight’s necessary, limited, and targeted strike follows the history and tradition of similar military actions under presidents of both parties.

cnn.com
Jun 22, 2025

President Trump has been consistent and clear that a nuclear-armed Iran will not be tolerated.

usatoday.com
Jun 22, 2025

For 80 years, presidents of both parties have acted with the same commander-in-chief authority under Article Two.

cbsnews.com
Jun 22, 2025

It's kind of a moot point now, isn't it?

cbsnews.com

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