Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself caught in the crossfire as he bypasses the powerful Rules Committee to pass a continuing resolution and avert a government shutdown. But at what price? Johnson's balancing act maintaining his alliance with the Democrats and his loyalty to Donald Trump may cost him his position as speaker.
Chapters:
00:00 Mike Johnson averted a government shutdown through suspension
He bypassed the powerful Rules Committee and took it to the floor for a straight vote, working with Democrats to pass it.
Some members of the Freedom Caucus are unhappy with his actions and are considering removing him from the position.
04:27 Mike Johnson's loyalty to Trump may lead to his downfall.
Johnson is closely aligned with Trump and risks being betrayed by him.
The Republican caucus may face internal conflict due to Trump's influence.
12:42 Mike Johnson's allegiance to Donald Trump and the potential consequences
Mike Johnson's support for a continuing resolution, going against his previous promise
16:39 Supreme Court questions EPA's authority to regulate power plant emissions
In 1984, the Supreme Court granted federal agencies wide latitude to interpret and enforce laws
The 'Chevron Deference' allows federal agencies to interpret and enforce laws passed by Congress
24:58 CPAC and Heritage Foundation's influence on government and the Justice Department's report on the Uvalde, Texas's Rob Elementary School shooting
CPAC and Heritage Foundation's potential impact on turning our government into Hungary and Poland
The implications of Congress not reauthorizing the assault weapons ban and its impact on the Uvalde Texas's Rob Elementary School shooting
28:59 NRA top lobbyist disgusted by financial irregularities and misuse of funds
Former NRA lobbyist disgusted by Wayne La Pierre's use of organization funds for personal expenses, including designer suits
Testimony reveals instances of financial irregularities, including fund laundering and misuse of NRA funds by Wayne La Pierre and Oliver North
37:00 Accusations of disrespectful and condescending behavior by Trump's lawyers
- Fani Willis and another female prosecutor accused Trump's lawyers of racism and disrespect
Alina Habba faced criticism from the presiding judge and Donald Trump's behavior was contentious
41:09 Trump ordered to pay $5 million for defamation and rape damages.
New York's adult survivors act lifted statute of limitations for victims of sexual assault.
Trump's defaming comments result in estimated damages of $12.1 million.
49:15 Ken Langone won't donate to Nikki Haley, Trump's nomination seems certain
Langone waiting to see how Haley performs in New Hampshire
DeSantis hopes to beat Haley in South Carolina after disappointing showings in Iowa
53:11 Trump leading in New Hampshire primary
Trump has 46.3% of the vote, while Haley has 33.5%
DeSantis and Ramaswami each have 6%, but Ramaswami is out
1:01:24 Speaker Mike Johnson averted government shutdown
Mike Johnson asked for Democratic help to avert government shutdown
House passed a third continuing resolution to keep government running through March
1:05:09 Continuing resolution and political maneuvering
- Johnson used parliamentary procedure to pass the continuing resolution with Democratic support.
- There is political maneuvering within the House, with tensions over a potential border deal.
1:13:23 The Pope warns against pornography and recommends an app for monitoring porn
The Pope stated that sexual pleasure is a gift from God but emphasized the need to avoid pornography.
He recommended an app that he uses with his son to monitor each other's porn activity.
