Lawmakers fill government witness list in former House speaker trial
The former Tennessee Senator of the Center’s House Glen Casada walks to the Federal Courthouse Fred D. Thompson on April 22, accompanied by his wife and lawyer Edjarbro, to begin a trial on corruption charges. (Photo: John Partipilo) Current and former lawmakers were able to testify at the corruption trial of former Tennessee House Speaker […]
Former House Speaker, codefendant, file move to compel disclosure of informants in corruption case • Tennessee Lookout
Former House Speaker Glenn Casada and his former Chief of Staff support the joint allegations to force the pair to disclose confidential sources in federal corruption cases. Casada and Cade Koren filed a reply Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Central Tennessee on Tuesday after federal prosecutors rejected prior claims that forced them to identify […]
California Assembly Speaker ousts some Republicans from committees
California Republican lawmakers remained uneasy after a handful were suddenly kicked out of a vital legislative committee by Democrat Robert Rivas. Congressional minority leader James Gallagher (R-Yuba City) suggested that the move could be “retaliation” against Republicans in opposition to fundraising to “hold Trump” states and criticising Democrats’ handling of issues such as livelihoods, insurance, […]
Speaker Mike Johnson Advances House Budget Resolution
House Republicans have advanced the budget resolution from 217 to 215 on Tuesday evening, clearing the first steps to enact President Donald Trump’s first year legislative agenda. GOP leadership is narrow aisle The budget framework is a sigh of relief for speaker Mike Johnson, who first pulled the resolution out of the floor, leading to […]
Tennessee representative pushes lawsuit against House speaker • Tennessee Lookout
Tennessee House Democrats, who were expelled from Congress for helping to lead an anti-gun rally, have continued their legal battle with the Republican House Speaker, saying his constitutional rights are being violated. Masu. Rep. Justin Jones of Nashville’s House District 52, filed a memorandum of understanding in the US District Court on Dec. 30, filed […]
Speaker Mike Johnson Confirms Shocking Report Of President Biden’s Mental Decline
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Friday that private conversations he had with President Joe Biden about a year ago revealed that the president’s memory was failing. “He has not been in charge for some time. And I know this by personal observation, and now the whole world knows it, and that is very concerning […]
Yavapai Speaks: Interviews with Sen Mark Finchem, and Rep. Neal Carter, Speaker Pro Tem of the Arizona House
On the first day of the Arizona State Legislature, Dr. Lyle Rapacki interviews Senator Mark Finchem and House Pro Tem Congressman Neil Carter. Both men spoke extensively about the session’s priorities, including border security, cybersecurity, inflation and public safety. Sen. Finchem spoke about several issues facing Yavapai County, including rodeo grounds, State Route 89 running […]
California Speaker Lost For Words After He’s Asked if Dems Care More About Trump-Proofing State Than Deadly Wildfires
California Democratic state Rep. Robert Rivas declined Thursday to answer questions about when a special legislative session will be called to allocate $25 million to the state to fight President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration. Wildfires have ravaged multiple jurisdictions in the Los Angeles area, killing at least five people and destroying hundreds of buildings. KCRA-TV’s […]
‘Jumpstarting The Agenda’: Speaker Mike Johnson Reveals Plan For House GOP To Deliver On Trump’s Day One
House Speaker Mike Johnson touted House Republicans’ plan to fulfill President-elect Trump’s campaign promise with a single large reconciliation bill in a “Sunday Morning Futures” interview with Fox News’ Maria Bartiromo. . Mr. Johnson, who was just re-elected as Speaker of the House with a narrow first-round victory, is tasked with getting a budget reconciliation […]
Mike Johnson Appears To Fall Short On First Round Of Speaker Vote
Speaker Mike Johnson failed to receive a majority of votes in Friday’s House speaker vote to remain speaker of the 119th Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Rep. Keith Self of Texas voted for the House Republican Conference chairman over others. All Democrats in attendance voted for House […]
