The House of Representatives looks, operates, and negotiates much differently than it has within the last five years. The erosion of rules and precedent in committees, the numerous procedural votes held hostage on the floor,

Some GOP Congressmembers are joining Democrats to demand answers over the Jeffrey Epstein case. Sarah Matthews and David Litt join The Weekend to weigh in on the Republican Revolt and whether they will keep the heat on over their summer break.

House Speaker Mike Johnson navigates political challenges amid Epstein files controversy, Trump agenda priorities, and GOP divisions in July 2025 Congress.

In an interview with the show's host, Kristen Welker, Johnson said he wants the release of all “credible evidence.” On Tuesday, the Louisiana Republican announced he would send lawmakers home early for August recess, which many see as an attempt to avoid votes on releasing the Epstein files.

The court should quickly approve that proposed settlement of a lawsuit filed by the National Religious Broadcasters and Texas churches, which was brought to overturn a 1950s-era provision in the tax code known as “the Johnson Amendment.” As a former ...

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a news conference following a House Republican Conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on September 10, 2024 in Washington, DC.

OPINION Speaker Mike Johnson is a 'first' for House with this rare quality in new job Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson was elected speaker of the House on Wednesday by a vote of 220-209.

While House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) may have yet again avoided a government shutdown, his speakership may be on the line with some Republicans already refusing to commit to supporting him come ...