In Mike Johnson's district, the political mood is mixed for the GOPJohnson is an ally of President Donald Trump and is in no apparent danger of securing a sixth term in Congress. But high prices, the war in Iran and the dim economic mood provide a snapshot of the grim outlook for the party in power.PBS News7d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyMike Johnsonmidterm election outlook
News Wrap: Johnson recesses House earlyIn our news wrap Wednesday, Speaker Mike Johnson says the U.S. House will head to recess a day early amid an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, fencing has gone up around the Kennedy Center a day after President Trump's hand-picked board voted to close it for repairs and a news helicopter crash in Los Angeles killed three people.PBS News19d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentMike Johnsonhouse recess
WATCH LIVE: House meets as pressure to regulate AI growsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson says it’s time for President Donald Trump to “summon everyone together” and take the lead addressing questions about AI at the White House, rather than Congress.PBS News22d agoWhole story →TechnologyMike Johnsonai regulation debate
This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?Retiring Rep. Don Bacon’s open seat pits fellow Republican and Omaha City Councilmember Brinker Harding against Democratic activist Denise Powell.PBS News1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentDon Baconnebraska midterm election
