House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Johnson as speaker
7 months, 2 weeks ago

House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Johnson as speaker

LA Times  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, joined by Rep. Thomas Massie, speaks to reporters after she tried and failed to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday. Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in sudden action Wednesday to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, her long-shot effort swiftly and resoundingly rejected by Democrats and Republicans tired of the political chaos. One of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress, Greene stood on the House floor and read a long list of “transgressions” she said Johnson had committed as speaker. Ahead of House voting, Trump said on social media, “I absolutely love Marjorie Taylor Greene,” but he said Republicans need to be fighting now to defeat Democrats in the November election.

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‘Shameful’: Republican doesn't hold back after Mike Johnson makes government funding deal
6 days, 17 hours ago

‘Shameful’: Republican doesn't hold back after Mike Johnson makes government funding deal

Raw Story  

MAGA U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison is blasting Mike Johnson over the speaker's bipartisan legislation to keep the government running past the Friday midnight deadline and through the middle of March — calling it a "total dumpster fire" and "garbage." Asked about the continuing resolution, which includes $100 billion in disaster relief for areas hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton, …

'Rewarding bad behavior': Some Republicans reportedly seething over MTG's new job
2 weeks ago

'Rewarding bad behavior': Some Republicans reportedly seething over MTG's new job

Raw Story  

Republican lawmakers are pushing back after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was tapped to lead a new House Oversight subcommittee focused on Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Department of Government Efficiency. President-elect Donald Trump is creating the advisory office to substantially reduce government spending, and while some GOP lawmakers publicly praised Greene's oversight appointment, others also privately grumbled that House speaker …

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames closely divided Congress on 'a lot of election fraud'
1 month, 1 week ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene blames closely divided Congress on 'a lot of election fraud'

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said "a lot of election fraud" was to blame after Republicans failed to secure a sizable majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. "As you know, these last remaining House seats and a few of the Senate seats look like there's been a lot of election fraud going on," she opined. Greene argued without evidence that …

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House

NPR  

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images North America House Speaker Mike Johnson has served in the post for little over a year, but his tenure has been marked with few legislative accomplishments and a series of splits within his conference that stymied his party’s agenda. Divisions among GOP lawmakers made it …

Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'I don't think Republicans deserve to be re-elected'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene: 'I don't think Republicans deserve to be re-elected'

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene accused Rep. Mike Johnson of being "Speaker for the Democrats" after he pushed through legislation to prevent a government shutdown. "I share the anger and frustration, and I don't think Republicans deserve to be re-elected to hold the majority," she explained. "We have to elect President Trump in order to control the federal government, in order …

'One of the most complicated speakerships in history': Johnson defends 'impossible' job
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'One of the most complicated speakerships in history': Johnson defends 'impossible' job

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson gave himself a pat on the back on Wednesday as he defended his tenure from critics including firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was on the warpath against Johnson again earlier this month In an interview with CNN's Manu Raju, Greene declared that she was not at all satisfied with Johnson's plan — …

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate
2 months, 4 weeks ago

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — One year since Kevin McCarthy was booted from the House speaker’s office after Congress voted in a bipartisan way to prevent a federal government shutdown, the new House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself courting, but so far avoiding, a similar political fate. “The vast majority support Speaker Johnson — it’s a shame that we’ve got like 10 people …

Marjorie Taylor Greene rages at Mike Johnson and calls to fund government with Dems
3 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene rages at Mike Johnson and calls to fund government with Dems

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene unexpectedly called on House Speaker Mike Johnson to work with Democrats to avert a government shutdown. "I urge all of my colleagues to do what the overwhelming majority of the people of this county rightfully demand and deserve - prevent non-American citizens from voting in American elections," Johnson wrote. "This would force a Gov shutdown on …

'Being lied to': Marjorie Taylor Greene reignites war with Mike Johnson
3 months, 1 week ago

'Being lied to': Marjorie Taylor Greene reignites war with Mike Johnson

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is on the warpath against House Speaker Mike Johnson yet again. In an interview with CNN's Manu Raju, Greene declared that she was not at all satisfied with Johnson's plan to attach a new law mandating proof of citizenship as a prerequisite to voter registration to a must-pass government spending bill. "It’s absurd, and it's going …

Marjorie Taylor Greene Loses It With British Journalist Over JD Vance Question
5 months, 1 week ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Loses It With British Journalist Over JD Vance Question

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING An interview with far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Tuesday took a tense turn when Greene was asked to comment on a quote from GOP nominee Donald Trump’s newly announced running mate, Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Greene was explaining her excitement about Vance’s pick, and hailing his change of heart …

Column: Trump betrays call for unity by embracing J.D. Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene
5 months, 1 week ago

Column: Trump betrays call for unity by embracing J.D. Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene

LA Times  

On Saturday, an attempt to assassinate former president and then-presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pa., left firefighter Corey Comperatore dead, two others critically injured and Trump with a wound to his ear. Social media, being the unregulated thirst game that it is, immediately exploded with a jumble of actual news and opportunistic misinformation — …

Trump humiliates Marjorie Taylor Greene by telling her to ‘be nice’ to Speaker
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump humiliates Marjorie Taylor Greene by telling her to ‘be nice’ to Speaker

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pointing to Mike Johnson, the speaker of the House who recently survived an effort …

Trump ranted like 'drunk uncle at the family reunion' in meeting with Republicans: report
6 months, 1 week ago

Trump ranted like 'drunk uncle at the family reunion' in meeting with Republicans: report

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump reportedly "rambled" like a "drunk uncle" while he was meeting with Republican lawmakers on Thursday. "Donald Trump came to the Capitol Hill Club Thursday morning supposedly to discuss his agenda for a second term with House Republicans," NOTUS reported. "Instead, Trump treated his meeting as an opportunity to deliver a behind-closed-doors, stream-of-consciousness rant where Trump tried …

House Republicans: Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett’s fight is Congress’ latest teenage drama.
7 months ago

House Republicans: Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett’s fight is Congress’ latest teenage drama.

Slate  

Since basically the moment the 118th Congress was sworn in, in January 2023, it was pretty clear that this particular cameral gathering had barely a passing interest in passing laws. It’s hard to keep track of all the PG-13, Degrassi-style drama that has beset the House, so let’s go in reverse chron: The most explosive, highly replayed incident came from …

'Wouldn't let her name a post office': House Dem bashes MTG as 'most unproductive member'
7 months ago

'Wouldn't let her name a post office': House Dem bashes MTG as 'most unproductive member'

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's chaotic insult-lobbing in the House of Representatives Thursday night led to additional insult-lobbing by a Democratic colleague on Friday morning. Moskowtiz was condemning Greene for comments made during a House Oversight Committee contempt hearing for Attorney General Merrick Garland over the blocked release of audio tapes tied to President Joe Biden's impeachment inquiry. Greene faced staunch …

"Reaching her expiration date": How Marjorie Taylor Greene fell so fast from MAGA stardom
7 months, 2 weeks ago

"Reaching her expiration date": How Marjorie Taylor Greene fell so fast from MAGA stardom

Salon  

Making an Icarus allusion is tempting, except it would go right over MAGA heads. Even Donald Trump, the not-so-secret actual leader of House Republicans, issued condescending social media posts warning her this "will negatively affect everything!" This was more about Republicans and Democrats joining hands to tell Marjorie Taylor Greene to take a seat already. Fox News and other outlets …

Bipartisan rescue: On the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. politics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bipartisan rescue: On the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. politics

The Hindu  

In a rare display of camaraderie across the political divide, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives rushed to the aid of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and, alongside others from his party, saved his speakership from termination, by a vote of 359-43 in support of his continuance in that capacity. The threat to his role as the functional head …

US House blocks bid to remove Speaker Mike Johnson
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US House blocks bid to remove Speaker Mike Johnson

Al Jazeera  

The United States House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to defeat an effort by Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, a fellow Republican. “Hopefully this is the end of the character assassination that has characterised the current Congress.” Hardline Representative Greene has, for weeks, sought to get Johnson kicked out after a string of compromises he made …

House lawmakers exasperated with Marjorie Taylor Greene's demand to defund Jack Smith
7 months, 2 weeks ago

House lawmakers exasperated with Marjorie Taylor Greene's demand to defund Jack Smith

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — One of the grievances Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed in her motion on Wednesday to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson was that he did not act to "defund" special counsel Jack Smith, who is currently prosecuting former President Donald Trump for federal election conspiracy and the theft of classified defense information. But in conversation with reporter Matt Laslo, …

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s very public bid to oust Mike Johnson fails minutes after she files motion
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s very public bid to oust Mike Johnson fails minutes after she files motion

The Independent  

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'Spanking': House kills Marjorie Taylor Greene's bid to oust Mike Johnson in '48 seconds'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Spanking': House kills Marjorie Taylor Greene's bid to oust Mike Johnson in '48 seconds'

Raw Story  

Congress overwhelmingly denied Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's rogue move to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, an effort that reportedly earned a pitiful 11 votes. The governmental body moved to "table" or kill Greene's motion to vacate the speaker's chair in a vote that was 359-43. "This was a spanking," conservative Charlie Sykes said on CNN, adding that it took 48 …

House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from office
7 months, 2 weeks ago

House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from office

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in sudden action Wednesday to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, her long-shot effort swiftly and resoundingly rejected by Democrats and Republicans tired of the political chaos. One of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress, Greene stood on the House floor and read a long list of “transgressions” she said Johnson …

Democrat refuses to throw Speaker Mike Johnson lifeline
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrat refuses to throw Speaker Mike Johnson lifeline

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Republicans are in another battle for control of the House with far-right firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leading a charge against Speaker Mike Johnson. Read Also: Mike Johnson is speaker because Hakeem Jeffries allows it Last week, House Democrats told Raw Story that they would likely save Johnson, but using a congressional procedure rather than an actual vote. …

Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains

NPR  

Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The House voted overwhelmingly to set aside a motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to call a vote to remove Mike Johnson as speaker of the House. "Mike Johnson worked with Chuck Schumer rather than the conference and …

Democrats say they’ll save Johnson from Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ouster attempt: ‘I’ll hold my nose’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats say they’ll save Johnson from Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ouster attempt: ‘I’ll hold my nose’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is up to Mike Johnson.” Marjorie Taylor …

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Speaker Johnson search for offramp as vote on his ouster simmers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson and far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene met for a second day at the Capitol on Tuesday, political adversaries trying to engineer an off-ramp from the escalating standoff over her threat for a vote to oust him from office. “Right now the ball is in Mike Johnson’s court,” said Greene, R-Ga. “I am so …

MTG demanded Johnson defund Jack Smith and abandon Ukraine in contentious meeting: report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

MTG demanded Johnson defund Jack Smith and abandon Ukraine in contentious meeting: report

Raw Story  

Rebellious Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly laid out her demands to House Speaker Mike Johnson during a contentious meeting about her efforts to get him ousted from his position. Punchbowl News reports that Greene made a number of asks during a meeting with Johnson that included a guarantee that he would not pass more military aid for Ukraine, a pledge …

‘Chaos’: MTG constituents blast her crusade to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Chaos’: MTG constituents blast her crusade to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

Raw Story  

ROME, Ga. — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is redoubling her efforts to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson — something she told Raw Story comes with “ support ” from her district. It's exactly the thing that we don't need,” said Luke Farmer, a 26-year-old Republican from Douglasville, Ga., who launched a campaign to challenge Greene but didn’t raise enough money …

Granderson: Chaos in Congress is more dangerous than campus protests
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Granderson: Chaos in Congress is more dangerous than campus protests

LA Times  

This week Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ignored Donald Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker and announced plans to try to force him out. For those House Republicans who don’t hang out with white nationalists or say antisemitic things, but who have coddled Greene and the Freedom Caucus, the brewing storm looks a lot like karma. Trumpeting her …

Mike Johnson is speaker because Hakeem Jeffries allows it
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson is speaker because Hakeem Jeffries allows it

Raw Story  

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene took the next step today in removing Mike Johnson as House speaker. Greene was never a threat to Mike Johnson, not without Jeffries’ say so first. You could say Johnson didn’t need Jeffries to save his speakership, because he was already outmaneuvering Greene among Republicans. Axios reported that “a sizable number of GOP lawmakers cast …

Trump losing control of Marjorie Taylor Greene as she ignores his latest request: reporter
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump losing control of Marjorie Taylor Greene as she ignores his latest request: reporter

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump has personally reached out to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to get her to end her crusade against House Speaker Mike Johnson — but, reported CNN's Melanie Zanona on Wednesday, she is not dissuaded. "Greene says she's actually planning to force a vote next week," said anchor Brianna Keilar, turning to Zanona. "Well, even though Speaker Mike …

Mike Johnson's career is finished even without Marjorie Taylor Greene: analysis
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson's career is finished even without Marjorie Taylor Greene: analysis

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson is widely expected to survive Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's planned motion to vacate next week, when some Democrats are predicted to pitch in and save him, but that may be merely a Pyrrhic victory, cautions Charles R. Davis. "Johnson has claimed support from former President Donald Trump, publicly dismissing Greene, an ally of deposed Speaker Kevin …

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Wednesday she would call a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson, forcing her colleagues to choose sides in a difficult showdown after Democratic leaders announced they would provide the votes to save the Republican speaker’s job. AP AUDIO: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week …

Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson

NPR  

Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will move next week to try to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from the job over his reliance on votes from Democrats to pass …

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson

LA Times  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she’ll call a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday. Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Wednesday she would call a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson, forcing her colleagues to choose sides in a difficult showdown after Democratic …

MTG melts down after 'slimy' Mike Johnson gets bailed out by House Dems
7 months, 3 weeks ago

MTG melts down after 'slimy' Mike Johnson gets bailed out by House Dems

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene flipped out after House Democrats announced they would back Speaker Mike Johnson against her ousting threat. Democratic leadership announced Tuesday morning they would vote to table Greene's motion to vacate if she invoked the measure, calling her challenge to Johnson's position an example of "Pro-Putin Republican obstruction" The Georgia Republican issued a statement on social media …

'It will not succeed': House Dems block Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust speaker
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'It will not succeed': House Dems block Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust speaker

Raw Story  

House Democratic leadership has announced they will block the attempt from some Republicans to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson — an effort spearheaded by right-wing lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene. If she invokes the motion, it will not succeed,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar said in a statement, according to Politico. …

Marjorie Taylor Greene is even losing 'trolls online' with latest gambit: GOP lawmaker
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene is even losing 'trolls online' with latest gambit: GOP lawmaker

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's bid to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have crashed and burned and many of her Republican colleagues couldn't be happier about it. In interviews with Axios, several House Republicans expressed confidence that Greene's crusade to end Johnson's speakership was dead, especially after multiple House Democrats have said they would bail him out should Greene …

'His days as Speaker are numbered': Marjorie Taylor Greene renews threat to Mike Johnson
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'His days as Speaker are numbered': Marjorie Taylor Greene renews threat to Mike Johnson

Raw Story  

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has tried to build bridges between himself and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene since she first raised the threat to oust him as Speaker. Greene on Sunday shared a report suggesting that Ukrainian leader Zelensky had announced "that Ukraine is working on a security agreement with the U.S. that will fix levels of support for the …

'Resign!' Marjorie Taylor Greene triggered by Mike Johnson's release of Jan. 6 tapes
8 months ago

'Resign!' Marjorie Taylor Greene triggered by Mike Johnson's release of Jan. 6 tapes

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene lashed out at Speaker Mike Johnson after he agreed to release tapes from the riot of Jan. 6, 2021. You could have defunded these political prosecutions in your omnibus, fired U.S. attorney Matthew Graves, fired Jack Smith, and demanded an end to this." "Before @SpeakerJohnson was chosen in October 2023, January 6th video footage was only …

'Mike Johnson's Speakership is OVER!' Marjorie Taylor Greene details plan to OUST Speaker for betraying GOP voters as colleagues mock 'Moscow Marjorie'
8 months ago

'Mike Johnson's Speakership is OVER!' Marjorie Taylor Greene details plan to OUST Speaker for betraying GOP voters as colleagues mock 'Moscow Marjorie'

Daily Mail  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene detailed her plan Sunday to oust Speaker Mike Johnson for moving forward legislation to help fund Ukraine, declaring his speakership 'over.' Marjorie Taylor Green spoke about her efforts to oust Speaker Mike Johnson with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo Mike Johnson’s Speakership is OVER! He… pic.twitter.com/zUquP3DNFH — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 April 21, 2024 Rep. Marjorie …

Maria Bartiromo confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene for 'creating chaos'
8 months ago

Maria Bartiromo confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene for 'creating chaos'

Raw Story  

Fox News host Maria Bartiromo confronted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Sunday for "creating chaos" in the U.S. House of Representatives. "You're getting criticized on the left, on the right, in the media, you know, everybody, a lot of people are criticizing you," Bartiromo told Greene. "Yeah, those that are calling this drama are the very people that are responsible for …

Watch: Marjorie Taylor Greene swears and loses it after House passes Ukraine bill
8 months ago

Watch: Marjorie Taylor Greene swears and loses it after House passes Ukraine bill

Raw Story  

Moments after the Republican majority House passed a funding bill helping embattled Ukraine, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene first yelled at Democrats on the floor for waving small Ukraine flags and then marched out to the Capitol steps where she launched a furious tirade. Surrounded by a sea of reporters, the far-right Georgia lawmaker focused most of her ire at House …

Marjorie Taylor Greene and allies attack Mike Johnson — after he gives them what they want
8 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene and allies attack Mike Johnson — after he gives them what they want

Raw Story  

In a post to X this Thursday, House Speaker Mike Johnson said that he will not change the procedure for removing him from his leadership position, after far-right members erupted in anger over the proposed rule change. Previous news reports stated that Johnson was being pressured by his members to raise the threshold required to initiate the procedure to oust …

Push to oust Mike Johnson as speaker strengthens as Marjorie Taylor Greene gets co-sponsor
8 months, 1 week ago

Push to oust Mike Johnson as speaker strengthens as Marjorie Taylor Greene gets co-sponsor

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has a new ally in her threatened motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Rep. Thomas Massie, a far-right backbench lawmaker known for frequently butting heads with leadership, announced on X that he will co-sponsor Greene's resolution, which has not yet been filed and which Greene is currently holding over Johnson's head as a threat. Johnson …

Trump's press conference was a slap in the face to Marjorie Taylor Greene: CNN's Collins
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump's press conference was a slap in the face to Marjorie Taylor Greene: CNN's Collins

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's "election security" press conference at Mar-a-Lago with House Speaker Mike Johnson was a big blow to one person in particular, suggested CNN's Kaitlan Collins: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. "Well, a few things stood out to me, Jake, and one, you didn't hear Speaker Johnson actually take any questions there," said Collins. "And did not throw any …

Donald Trump to meet embattled Speaker Mike Johnson as GOP dissent grows louder
8 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump to meet embattled Speaker Mike Johnson as GOP dissent grows louder

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump is due to make a public appearance with embattled U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday, in a bid to demonstrate unity as the chamber's new leader struggles to wrangle his thin and fractious majority. The meeting presents Johnson with a chance to demonstrate a united front with Donald Trump that Republicans say is necessary if …

Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet

Associated Press  

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump offered a political lifeline Friday to House Speaker Mike Johnson, saying the beleaguered GOP leader is doing a “very good job,” and tamping down the far-right forces led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to oust him from office. Johnson and Trump underscored their alliance Friday by using similar wording to describe one part …

'Unwanted and just stupid': Trump insider trashes Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest stunt
8 months, 1 week ago

'Unwanted and just stupid': Trump insider trashes Marjorie Taylor Greene's latest stunt

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson will travel to Mar-a-Lago as he faces a leadership threat from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Donald Trump's inner circle is indicating they're not thrilled with the drama. The Georgia Republican filed a motion to vacate last month that so far has not come up for a vote, and Trump insiders aren't happy that Greene has …

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