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'No help from me': House Dems vow they will no longer 'save' Speaker Mike Johnson

A federal government shutdown was avoided late Friday when outgoing President Joe Biden signed into law a last-minute funding plan. A shutdown appeared likely after some bills that Speaker Mike Johnson supported failed in the U.S. House of Representatives. According to Axios' Andrew Solender, however, House Democrats are "sending an early warning signal" to Johnson that he " shouldn't count …

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'Waffling and weak': Insiders say Trump is furious with Mike Johnson — and mulling his end

Raw Story

Speaker Mike Johnson has fallen out of favor with Donald Trump who is now considering throwing him overboard in favor of a new leader of the House, insiders close to the president-elect told Politico Monday. And, in the end, he was unimpressed with the entire chaotic process, which left the incoming administration questioning whether Johnson is capable of managing an …

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13 hours, 20 minutes ago

'That may have backfired': Ex-GOP staffer says Mike Johnson's plan came back to bite him

Raw Story

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to flex his political muscle, but instead got hit in the face, according to a former Republican staffer. Brendan Buck, a former key adviser to ex-House Speaker Paul Ryan, appeared on MSNBC Sunday.Buck, who was counselor to Ryan and press secretary to former speaker John A. Boehner, has previously defended Donald Trump against allegations …

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14 hours, 46 minutes ago

Independent legislator tries to oust Puducherry speaker R Selvam citing his functioning style

New Indian Express

PUDUCHERRY: Political tensions have risen in the UT after another Independent legislator initiated moves to oust Speaker R Selvam, citing objections to his style of functioning. Following this, another Independent MLA P Angalane, a BJP supporter within the NDA, sent his notice through registered post to the Assembly Secretary on Friday citing similar reasons.The Assembly Secretariat has confirmed the receipt …

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'Blindsided' and 'furious' Trump turned Elon Musk loose on House leadership: insider

Raw Story

According to a deep dive into how House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to get most of his caucus and Donald Trump to agree on a budget package that kept the government working until March, the Washington Post is reporting that Johnson "blindsided" the president-elect by also negotiating with Democrats. That, in turn, led Trump to prompt billionaire adviser Elon Musk …

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1 day, 13 hours ago

'Set themselves up for failure': Republicans said to be 'getting in the way' of their plan

Raw Story

Republican lawmakers have set themselves up for failure in the next year, according to a former Republican staffer. Brendan Buck, a former key adviser to ex-House Speaker Paul Ryan, appeared on MSNBC Saturday.Buck, who was counselor to Ryan and press secretary to former speaker John A. Boehner, has previously defended the president elect against allegations of parallels to Nazi leaders. …

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Shutdown crisis reveals challenges for Speaker Johnson's leadership

India Today

WASHINGTON: One of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one. “Ultimately, and let’s be honest, that’s going to be — a large portion of that — will be up to Donald J. Trump.” And yet, Johnson was able to buy time, convincing Trump he would meet the president-elect’s …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — One of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one. Johnson’s shaky grip on the gravel Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., right and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., left, are listen during a U.S. Capitol Hanukkah event with a ceremonial Menorah lighting to commemorate …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just past the deadline and refused President-elect Donald Trump’s core debt demands in the package. That’s good news for the American people.” House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had insisted …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

'I think he's done': Speaker Johnson's future uncertain following gov funding 'chaos'

Raw Story

WASHINGTON — As Congress careened toward a Saturday midnight deadline to pass a government funding bill, legislators exclusively told Raw Story Friday that party leaders were negotiating through the “chaos” created by President-elect Donald Trump and his allies who sunk a deal that House Speaker Mike Johnson spent weeks brokering — making his future as House leader unknown. Rep. Jerrold …

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1 day, 22 hours ago

One more MLA submits notice for moving no-confidence motion against Speaker in Puducherry

The Hindu

With one more Independent legislator submitting a notice for moving a no-confidence motion against Speaker R. Selvam, the political scenario in the Union Territory is turning volatile once again. After Independent legislator Nehru alias Kuppusamy, a supporter of Chief Minister N. Rangasamy’s All India N. R Congress in the ruling National Democratic Alliance bloc in the Puducherry Assembly submitted notice …

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2 days, 1 hour ago

'We got a big mess on our hands': GOP senator undercuts hope of a smooth Trump transition

Raw Story

While most Republicans were declaring victory at getting a budget deal done late Friday night to avoid a government shutdown, one GOP senator exuded gloom about what had transpired and predicted the first few months of Donald Trump's presidency will remain chaotic. In an interview, Sen. Ron Johnson poured cold water on the deal, saying it was shortsighted to not …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Top House Republican makes major prediction for next year — even as colleagues less sure

Raw Story

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise predicted Friday that Speaker Mike Johnson would hold on to his job when the next Congress convenes in January – but he still has a tall order to win over a majority of member votes. Tensions rose on Capitol Hill after Wednesday’s collapse of the spending bill prompted suggestions that Johnson should be replaced as …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

'Bent to the will' of Elon Musk: Not all House lawmakers happy with spending bill

Raw Story

After a whirlwind of chaos this week that saw tech billionaire Elon Musk threaten Republicans into blocking a bipartisan funding deal to keep the government open, and the GOP failing to pass a stripped-down partisan version after dozens of their own members defected, the House finally passed a funding bill on Friday evening. The finished bill — which now heads …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown after days of upheaval

LA Times

The Capitol is pictured in Washington on Friday. President Biden signed a bill into law Saturday that averts a government shutdown, bringing a final close to days of upheaval after Congress approved a temporary funding plan just past the deadline and refused President-elect Donald Trump’s core debt demands in the package. That’s good news for the American people.” House Speaker …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Joe Biden signs bills to avert shutdown, ending days of political turmoil in Washington

India Today

President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation that averts a government shutdown heading into Christmas, bringing a final close to days of upheaval in Washington after Congress passed a bipartisan budget plan just past the deadline and rejected Donald Trump’s core demand in the negotiations. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., had insisted lawmakers would “meet our obligations” and not allow …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

Trump's new enemy could 'bring the Republican agenda to a halt': ex-GOP lawmaker

Raw Story

Donald Trump may have caused headaches for himself by making an enemy of a Texas Republican, according to a former lawmaker. The president-elect singled out Rep. Chip Roy this week on social media after the congressman joined 38 GOP lawmakers who opposed a Trump-endorsed bill that would have increased the debt limit as part of a measure to keep the …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

Trump sending signals to Mike Johnson he's 'just not that into you': GOP strategist

Raw Story

According to GOP strategist Susan Del Percio, Donald Trump's decision to meddle in the budget negotiations after a deal had been reached with Democrats is a sign that he cares little for House Speaker Mike Johnson or his future. During an interview on MSNBC on Friday, host Andrea Mitchell asked Del Percio, "As long as the speaker's caucus is this …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

'Scuttle entire bill': CNN host hits back as Republican gripes that Dems 'demonize' Musk

Raw Story

CNN anchor Brianna Keilar hit back with straight talk as a Republican on her show began complaining about Democrats “demonizing” Elon Musk Friday. Rep. Dan Meuser took to the network to defend the rejection of Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposed spending bill Thursday night — a move that plunged D.C. into chaos and threatens to shut down the government days before …

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'Not sure I've ever seen a mess like this': Trump said to have 'shown limits of his power'

Raw Story

During an appearance on MSNBC on Friday morning, longtime Washington, D.C. correspondent Jake Sherman admitted the current chaos of getting a budget deal done before a government shutdown is the worst he has ever seen. With both Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk scrutinizing every move made by House Speaker Mike Johnson, Sherman was asked, "Are we going to get …

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'Extremely tenuous': Capitol Hill reporter highlights a 'worrying sign for Mike Johnson'

Raw Story

House speaker Mike Johnson appears to be on the brink of losing his gavel when the next Congress is sworn in next month. Donald Trump and Elon Musk killed a bipartisan government funding bill Wednesday, and Johnson has seemingly lost the support of many Republicans to hold onto his job, which senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee suggested should go …

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Trump poised to make it 'worse this time around' for GOP leadership: MSNBC analyst

Raw Story

Reacting to the looming government shutdown which can mainly be attributed to interference from president-elect Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk, MSNBC's Ali Vitali told the panel on "Morning Joe" this is just a precursor to what the GOP leadership can expect for the next four years. Vitali, who is taking over the reins of "MSNBC's "Way Too Early" …

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Naovina Development Of IP And Research Foundation: Round Table Discussion On Strengthening IP For Innovation & Cultural Preservation In South Asia [21st - 22nd Dec]

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The Centre for Development of Intellectual Property and Research, Naovina Development of Intellectual Property and Research Foundation, announces the Round Table Discussion as part of the South Asian Global Intellectual Property Summit, 2024. This Round Table Discussion is a two days virtual event that brings together leading policymakers, academicians, industry professionals, and IP experts from across South Asia to address …

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US House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, Musk warns 'America headed for disaster'

India TV News

Washington: The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump's new plan on Thursday to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown, as Democrats refused to accommodate his sudden demands and the quick fix cobbled together by Republican leaders. The outcome proved a massive setback for Trump and his billionaire ally, Elon Musk, who rampaged against …

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'No help from me': House Dems vow they will no longer 'save' Speaker Mike Johnson

'Waffling and weak': Insiders say Trump is furious with Mike Johnson — and mulling his end

'That may have backfired': Ex-GOP staffer says Mike Johnson's plan came back to bite him

Independent legislator tries to oust Puducherry speaker R Selvam citing his functioning style

'Blindsided' and 'furious' Trump turned Elon Musk loose on House leadership: insider

'Set themselves up for failure': Republicans said to be 'getting in the way' of their plan

Shutdown crisis reveals challenges for Speaker Johnson's leadership

Shutdown saga exposes new fault lines for Speaker Johnson and tests his grip on the gavel

Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown and brings a close to days of Washington upheaval

'I think he's done': Speaker Johnson's future uncertain following gov funding 'chaos'

One more MLA submits notice for moving no-confidence motion against Speaker in Puducherry

'We got a big mess on our hands': GOP senator undercuts hope of a smooth Trump transition

Top House Republican makes major prediction for next year — even as colleagues less sure

'Bent to the will' of Elon Musk: Not all House lawmakers happy with spending bill

Biden signs bill that averts government shutdown after days of upheaval

Joe Biden signs bills to avert shutdown, ending days of political turmoil in Washington

Trump's new enemy could 'bring the Republican agenda to a halt': ex-GOP lawmaker

Trump sending signals to Mike Johnson he's 'just not that into you': GOP strategist

'Scuttle entire bill': CNN host hits back as Republican gripes that Dems 'demonize' Musk

'Not sure I've ever seen a mess like this': Trump said to have 'shown limits of his power'

'Extremely tenuous': Capitol Hill reporter highlights a 'worrying sign for Mike Johnson'

Trump poised to make it 'worse this time around' for GOP leadership: MSNBC analyst

Naovina Development Of IP And Research Foundation: Round Table Discussion On Strengthening IP For Innovation & Cultural Preservation In South Asia [21st - 22nd Dec]

US House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, Musk warns 'America headed for disaster'