Courts should ‘take a step back’ on Trump’s agenda

Maddow Blog | Speaker Mike Johnson: Courts should ‘take a step back’ on Trump’s agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson was asked about the judiciary's role in assessing Donald Trump's radical ambitions. His response was a mess.
Speaker Mike Johnson savages Dem who called him a Trump ‘shill’ — in the most Southern way
House Speaker Mike Johnson flexed his Southern charm when asked about Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern calling him “full of s–t,” a “liar” and a “shill” for
Mike Johnson to Courts: ‘Step Back’ From Trump’s Dismantling
To me it’s very exciting what they’re able to do because what Elon [Musk] and the DOGE effort is doing,” the House speaker said.
Mike Johnson Caves to Trump and Trashes Separation of Powers
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is falling in line with the rest of MAGA and attacking the Constitution’s separation of powers. CNN reporter Manu Raju asked Johnson on Tuesday what he thought about JD Vance’s Sunday X post attacking ​​a federal judge who blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records.
Speaker Johnson says courts should 'take a step back' and allow Musk's DOGE plan to slash government
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday he “wholeheartedly” agrees with Vice President JD Vance that courts shouldn’t try to control the president’s power as Elon Musk's DOGE program slashes through the federal government.
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‘Bless His Heart’: Mike Johnson Responds to Colleague Who Called Him ‘Full of Sh*t’ by Declaring Democrats Are in ‘Panic Mode’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) responded to a Democratic colleague calling him “full of shit” with a chuckle and some shots at the state of the Democratic Party on Tuesday. “First of all ...
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Speaker Mike Johnson: Courts should ‘take a step back’ on Trump’s agenda
What does House Speaker Mike Johnson, who has a background as a constitutional lawyer, have to say about all of this? Alas, nothing good. HuffPost reported: Federal courts should back off and let ...
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Mike Johnson fights to keep Trump’s ear as House agenda stalls
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) won’t let Donald Trump out of his sight as Republicans clash over how to pass the president’s agenda. Johnson has made a habit of appearing with Trump at sporting ...
Johnson: Budget blueprint not ready for prime time
Tentative plans for a House Budget Committee markup this week may now be postponed as GOP lawmakers search for agreement.
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House Speaker Johnson admits to more delays on Trump’s ‘one big beautiful’ bill involving border, tax reform
House Speaker Mike Johnson admitted Sunday that the chamber’s GOPers may face yet another delay in drafting President Trump’s “one big beautiful” bill on everything from the border to tax ...
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Republicans won’t let Mike Johnson catch his breath as a budget deadline nears
Johnson said that a planned committee markup this week may need to be pushed back, putting a timeline for the bill’s release in question. “I spent a good while talking with Lindsey Graham at ...
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Mike Johnson says Democrats ‘are flailing right now’
Speaker Mike Johnson said Democratic lawmakers’ lack of clear leadership and vision is hampering their ability to effectively counter Republican moves and measures. “There’s plenty of time ...