"Honour of a lifetime": Republican Mike Johnson elected 56th House Speaker

Oct 25, 2023

US House Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson was elected as the 56th Speaker of the House.

Biden signs stopgap spending bill, averts government shutdown

Nov 18, 2023

The two-step plan, a victory for House Speaker Mike Johnson, received bipartisan support in both chambers. It establishes new shutdown deadlines in January and...

US President Biden, House Rep Mike Johnson urge Congress lawmakers to pass Ukraine aid

Mar 16, 2024

US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Mike Johnson, in a joint appearance, urged the lawmakers to pass assistance for Ukraine which is facing...

US confident in passage of Ukraine aid despite Congressional delays

Mar 21, 2024

Although the US Senate had previously greenlit a supplemental bill unlocking USD 60 billion in military aid for Ukraine, House Speaker Mike Johnson had...

After spurning Emmer, House Republicans nominate Mike Johnson as their fourth speaker nominee

Oct 25, 2023

Johnson, 51, becomes the fourth Republican speaker nominee following the departure of Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Japan PM Kishida to address US Congress next month

Mar 05, 2024

According to a White House statement, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Fumio and his wife Kishida Yuko for the...