âWhether you like Trump or not, Americans face a binary choice,â Utah Sen. Mike Lee wrote in a post to X, formerly known as Twitter. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Utah Sen. Mike Lee endorsed former President Donald Trump, calling the presidential race a âbinary choice.â âLook, whether you like Donald Trump or not, whether you agree
Speaker Mike Johnson signals House wonât take up Senateâs Ukraine-Israel-Taiwan aid billÂ
Robert Harvey holds a mixed flag of Ukraine and America outside the US Capitol on Feb. 12, 2024 in Washington, DC. Getty Images House Speaker Mike Johnson warned Monday that he might not bring the massive foreign aid bill being considered in the Senate up for a vote because it fails to address border security, […]
Ohio House overrides GOP Gov. Mike DeWineâs veto of ban on gender-changing services for minors
The Ohio House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to override Republican Gov. Mike DeWineâs veto of legislation that would have outlawed gender-changing services for minors and barred transgender athletes from participating in womenâs sports. DeWine vetoed the comprehensive bill â House Bill 68 âlast month after it passed the state legislature by wide margins, opting […]
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Bans Transgender Surgeries for Minors, but Allows Puberty Blockers and Hormones After Vetoing GOP Bill
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Friday that he is banning sex-change surgeries for minors while still enabling parents to procure puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for their children. The move appears to be a play at appeasing both sides of the transgenderism debate by outlawing extreme sex-mutilating procedures for minors while still allowing the
Democrats rev up the opposition machine against Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson hadn’t officially been elected speaker before the Democratic opposition research machinery went full tilt. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Mike Johnson might have been an obscure, four-term congressmember before Wednesday, but if Democrats have their way, he will soon be well-known by every American â as an election denier, an anti-abortion extremist and a slasher
Mike Johnson on Hannity: 12 key lines from the new House speaker’s interview
House Speaker Mike Johnson, the previously little-known Louisiana Republican who claimed the chamberâs gavel this week after 22 days of chaos, gave a wide-ranging interview to Fox Newsâ Sean Hannity on Thursday night. Here are Johnsonâs top 12 lines from that interview. 1. President Joe Biden âIf you look at a tape of Joe Biden
Not an accidental speaker: How Mike Johnson positioned himself for the gavel
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) gestures during voting for the new House speaker, at the U.S. Capitol, on Oct. 25, 2src23. | Alex Brandon/AP Much of the media has regarded Mike Johnsonâs two-day-old speakership as something of an accident of history. But the record shows Johnsonâs ascent was no accident. It was the culmination of a
Mike Johnson defends House GOP’s Israel aid plan
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks with reporters at the Capitol, Nov. 2, 2src23. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson defended his approach to redirect IRS funds to provide aid to Israel on Sunday, saying Republicans are âtrying to be good stewards of the taxpayerâs resources.â âInstead of printing new dollars
Mike âThe Situationâ Sorrentino admits he spent $500K on cocaine, oxycodone amid drug addiction: âI was recklessâ
Mike âThe Situationâ Sorrentino confessed to spending at least $500,000 on his ârecklessâ drug addiction. The âJersey Shoreâ star opened up about the one of the lowest points of his life, explaining how starring in the hit MTV reality show from 2009 to 2012 helped fuel his drug dependency. âI did spend about half a […]
Speaker Mike Johnson at ‘March for Israel’ Rally: Calls for Ceasefire are ‘Outrageous’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) addressed the âMarch for Israelâ rally at the National Mall in Washington, DC, on Tuesday in which he voiced opposition to calls for a ceasefire between the Israel Defense Force (IDF) and Hamas terrorists. âThe calls for a ceasefire are outrageous,â Johnson said in his remarks, prompting cheers and chants
Rep. Mike Johnson Wins Republican Speaker Nomination
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) is the latest Republican Speaker nominee, winning only hours after Rep. Mike Emmer (R-MN) won the nomination and later withdrew in the face of deepening opposition. Johnson, the vice chair of the Republican conference, entered the race for the first time Saturday, ultimately finishing second to Emmer in Tuesdayâs first round
Bill Maher compares Speaker Mike Johnson to Maine shooter: Their differences are ‘thinner than you’d think’
“Real Time” host Bill Maher compared newly-elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to the Maine mass shooter responsible for murdering 18 people and injuring 13 others. During Friday night’s show, Maher repeatedly railed against Johnson’s devout Christian faith as a red flag but went even further by suggesting the Republican leader is mentally ill. “When […]
Democrats Melt Down After GOP Conference Unanimously Elects Mike Johnson Speaker
Democrats had an utter meltdown after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) was unanimously elected by the Republican majority to lead the House of Representatives, the first Republican to be unanimously elected by his conference since 2src11. According to an emailed statement posted to X by Punch Bowl News founder Jake Sherman, President Joe Bidenâs 2src24
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel calls acquiring ex-Bears WR Chase Claypool an ‘exciting opportunity’
Chase Claypool’s turbulent tenure with the Chicago Bears has come to an end. The Miami Dolphins acquired the 25-year-old wide receiver in a trade Friday. The Dolphins are off to a 3-1 start, and the team’s offense has been nearly unstoppable this season. But that did not stop Miami from adding the speedy wide receiver […]
Mike Lee Calls for ‘New Leadership’ as Mitch McConnell Plans to Ram Ukraine Aid Down ‘House’s Throat’
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) on Friday night called for new Senate Republican leadership, citing a story that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) plans to ram Ukraine aid down the âHouseâs throat.â Citing a Wall Street Journal opinion piece by Kimberly Strassel that discussed how McConnell will help Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) force the House
Mike Pence dodges on Trump conviction, says indictment allegations are ‘very serious’
Former Vice President Mike Pence defended former President Donald Trump’s right to have his day in court, but dodged questions about whether Trump should be convicted if the allegations against him are proven true. Pence appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday for a lengthy interview with host Chuck Todd. Todd kicked off the […]
Mike Pence Won’t Say Whether He Would Pardon Trump If Convicted: ‘It’s Premature’
MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images Former Vice President Mike Pence and a 2024 presidential contender would not say whether he would pardon former President Donald Trump if he is convicted, calling it âprematureâ and a âhypothetical.â Pence was asked if he as president would pardon Trump during a radio interview Wednesday on the Clay Travis and Buck
Mike Pence Files Paperwork To Run For President In 2024
June 05, 2023 11:51 AM ET Former Vice President Mike Pence has filed paperwork to run for president in 2024, according to a new filing with the Federal Election Commission. Pence, who served as vice president and two-time running mate to former President Donald Trump, also a candidate in the race, will be the eighth
Mike Pence Doesnât Know Who a Mike Pence Supporter Is
âWell, look, I think that the people around the country, as Iâve traveled the last two years, have had, in the main, very humbling views about me and my family,â Pence said Sunday.Updated Jun. 18, 2023 1:43PM ET / Published Jun. 18, 2023 1:20PM ET Mike Pence has listed a number of certainties since his presidential announcement. His desire for a national
âHeâs Afraidâ: Alyssa Farah Griffin Complains That Mike Pence Didnât Criticize Trump Enough During Town Hall
âThe Viewâ co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin complained Thursday that former Vice President Mike Pence didnât criticize former President Donald Trump enough during a CNN town hall. Pence announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president in the 2024 election Wednesday, calling out former President Donald Trump over the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the
Mike Pence Officially Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign In Iowa, Explains Why He Is Running Against Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence officially launched his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday in Iowa, giving a speech where he mentions why he is running against his old running mate, former President Donald Trump, and why he believes he is the right person to lead the U.S. âGiven my support for our record, it might be
Mike Pence Will Not Appeal Federal Court Ruling Ordering Him to Testify in Special Counsel Probe
Mike Pence Will Not Appeal Federal Court Ruling Ordering Him to Testify in Special Counsel Probe John Lamparski/Getty Images Former Vice President Mike Pence will not appeal a federal court ruling ordering him to testify in a special counsel probe pertaining to the 2020 election. In a statement shared with Breitbart News, Devin OâMalley, spokesman for
Mike Pence to Iranian Activists: Anti-Regime Protests a âRevolution in the Makingâ
Current anti-regime protests in Iran are a ârevolution in the making,â according to former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, who blasted the Biden and Obama administrations for their ineffectiveness at combating Iranian threats, while warning that a renewed nuclear deal would pave a path âin goldâ for the Islamic Republic to attain a nuclear bomb.
Mike Pompeo: Trump Indictment Undermines Confidence in Justice System
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blasted Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Braggâs indictment of former President Donald Trump on Thursday, essentially calling it a political witch hunt. âThe Manhattan DA is undermining Americaâs confidence in our legal system. Bragg is the same Soros-funded prosecutor who refuses to prosecute violent crimes and who has downgraded more
Mike Pence Calls Out Potential Trump Indictment as âRadical Leftâ Act
Former Vice President Mike Pence stuck by his former employer on Sunday, arguing a potential prosecution of Donald Trump would amount to a political hit job.Pence appeared on ABCâs This Week, where he told host Jonathan Karl that a Trump indictment by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg would simply indulge the âradical left.â It follows similar
Mike Pence Defends Joke About Pete Buttigieg âMaternity Leaveâ amid Backlash from Democrats
Mike Pence Defends Joke About Pete Buttigieg âMaternity Leaveâ amid Backlash from Democrats J. Scott Applewhite/AP Former Vice President Mike Pence defended his recent joke about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg taking âmaternity leaveâ amid backlash from Democrats, including President Joe Bidenâs White House. During his recent remarks at the Gridiron Dinner, Pence delivered a speech full of
Exclusive â Mike Pompeo Shreds Nikki Haley, John Bolton over Alleged Actions During Trump Administration: ‘Too Many People Weren’t on the Team’
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appeared on Breitbart News Saturday and blasted both former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, who allegedly attempted to oust former Vice President Mike Pence and take his role during the Trump administration, and former Senior National Security Advisor John Bolton for releasing sensitive policy details, in his tell-all book
Federal Agents Confiscate Loaded Gun from Comedian Mike Epps at Airport TSA Checkpoint
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) â Federal agents confiscated a loaded gun found in the hand luggage of actor and comedian Mike Epps, who was trying to board a flight at Indianapolis International Airport, airport police said. Transportation Security Administration officers discovered the Smith & Wesson .38-caliber pistol Sunday morning inside Eppsâ backpack, airport police said. Epps, 52
Fran Fraschilla on what St. Johnâs should do if they fire Mike Anderson
Think high energy. Think of a grinder. Think of someone who will tirelessly work to return St. Johnâs to national relevance. Those are the characteristics that Fran Fraschilla believes his old school should identify if it chooses to part ways with coach Mike Anderson, as is expected. âIt would take somebody with incredible energy. I […]
Mike Pompeo Hits Ex-Boss Trump as Not a True Conservative
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tried hard to make his case against former President Donald Trumpâby saying his former boss isnât a true conservative at all.Speaking with host Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday, Pompeo was asked if he would do a better job at managing the federal deficit and the onslaught of federal