House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment voteSpeaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday announced he is sending members home from Washington early for their seven-week campaigning recess ahead of the midterm elections, a move that will stave off a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Cable News Network21d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentMike Johnsonhegseth impeachment vote
House Democrats urge Speaker Johnson to cancel recess to pass AI safeguardsA group of House Democratic lawmakers is pressuring Speaker Mike Johnson to reconvene the chamber immediately and cancel an upcoming break to address what they describe as the “catastrophic risk posed by advanced artificial intelligence.”Cable News Network26d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyMike Johnsonai safeguards debate
Democrats shocked after 2 members cross aisle to help RepublicansSpeaker Mike Johnson nearly lost control of the House floor — again — because of a group of disgruntled conservatives.Cable News Network1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentMike Johnsonhouse floor vote controversy
Senate’s likely next No. 2 warns Trump if Democrats take the majority: ‘It’s going to be a fight’ on key valuesSen. Brian Schatz, who many believe will take over the second most powerful role in the Democratic caucus next year, has a warning for President Donald Trump: He could be dealing with a very different Washington if Democrats achieve the electoral gains they’re hoping for this fall.Cable News Network4mo agoWhole story →GovernmentBrian Schatzmidterm elections