Mike Johnson
Constitutional Roadblock: Trump Acknowledges He Cannot Seek a Third Presidential Term
Oct 29, 2025 03:50 pm CST
President Donald Trump has conceded he cannot run for a third term due to constitutional limitations, despite expressing his desire to continue serving. House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed discussing these "constitutional constrictions" with Trump, explaining that the 22nd Amendment clearly prohibits presidents from serving more than two terms and that amending this would require a lengthy approval process spanning years.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Rejects Constitutional Path for Trump's Third Term Aspirations
Oct 29, 2025 05:53 am CST
House Speaker Mike Johnson firmly states there is no constitutional pathway for President Donald Trump's third term aspirations, citing the 22nd Amendment's clear limitations. Despite Trump's public musings and "Trump 2028" merchandise circulating in Washington, Johnson maintains that constitutional barriers would require a lengthy amendment process, while acknowledging Trump's testing of presidential powers in his current second term.
Trump's Hands-Off Approach to Government Shutdown Frustrates Democrats and Some Republicans
Oct 17, 2025 04:27 pm CST
President Donald Trump remains disengaged from government shutdown negotiations entering its fourth week, despite growing frustration from Democrats and even some Republican lawmakers. While his administration manages the crisis unconventionally by continuing military payments while furloughing thousands of federal workers, congressional leaders remain at an impasse over funding demands and healthcare subsidies, with both sides claiming they're winning the messaging battle as the American public bears the consequences.
Trump Opens Door to Health Care Negotiations as Government Shutdown Enters Sixth Day
Oct 07, 2025 12:22 pm CST
President Trump signals potential willingness to negotiate with Democrats on health care subsidies amid the ongoing government shutdown, while both parties remain entrenched in their positions. The stalemate continues to impact federal services with Republicans demanding Democrats pass a temporary funding bill and Democrats insisting on addressing healthcare subsidies that affect millions of Americans.
US Government Shutdown: Senate Deadlock Continues as Federal Crisis Extends into Next Week
Oct 04, 2025 12:49 am CST
The US government shutdown continues as Senate prepares for a fourth vote on Republican funding proposal with little hope of success. Federal agencies remain unfunded since Wednesday, with 750,000 employees facing furlough as Democrats demand healthcare subsidy extensions and Republicans refuse to address the issue. Political tensions escalate as President Trump threatens permanent layoffs while public opinion increasingly blames Republicans for the congressional gridlock.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Distances Himself from Trump's Controversial Military Address at Quantico
Oct 03, 2025 05:42 pm CST
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced public pressure from Democratic Representative Madeleine Dean to address President Donald Trump's controversial remarks at Quantico Marine Corps Base. The confrontation highlights growing tensions over Trump's unconventional approach to military leadership and political protocol, where he told military leaders they could lose their rank if they disagreed with him, raising concerns about civil-military relations.
US Government Shutdown Looms as Trump Meets Congressional Leaders in Last-Ditch Negotiations
Sep 29, 2025 11:45 pm CST
President Trump is meeting with key congressional leaders at the White House in a final attempt to prevent a US government shutdown as the Tuesday deadline approaches. Without an agreement, hundreds of thousands of federal employees will go unpaid and essential services will be disrupted, with both parties attempting to leverage the crisis for their policy priorities.
US House Passes Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk, Democrats Say "Recklessness"
Sep 20, 2025 07:30 am CST
The House overwhelmingly passed a resolution honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Friday, but a significant number of Democrats voted against it, highlighting the deepening political divide in the wake of his assassination.