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Vigil for DC victims

House Speaker: It's a dangerous time to be a Jewish American

Bipartisan US lawmakers gather at the Capitol to mourn slain Israeli embassy employees Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky. US House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'Free Palestine’ is the chant of a violent movement that has found common cause with Hamas.

House Speaker: It's a dangerous time to be a Jewish American

'This year in Jerusalem'

Netanyahu invites House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets US House Speaker Mike Johnson in Washington. Johnson: What Israel has done in the past seven months really is a testament to what can be accomplished when we do not let the enemy set the rules.

Netanyahu invites House Speaker Mike Johnson to visit Israel

Speaker Johnson:

Trump's plan for Gaza 'a bold move to ensure peace'

Speaker Johnson on President Trump's statement on the US taking over Gaza: "There'll be more details forthcoming...he's taking bold decisive action to try to ensure the peace of that region. It's a bold move. Far bolder than wh

Trump's plan for Gaza 'a bold move to ensure peace'

House Speaker announces new subcommittee to probe January 6

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces establishment of new select subcommittee to investigate the events leading up to and following the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.

House Speaker announces new subcommittee to probe January 6

Speaker Johnson announces:

House to vote on ICC sanctions bill this week

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces the House will approve sanctions against ICC and its Chief Prosecutor following arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant: We will not tolerate rogue actors who circumvent international law to attack Israel and threaten America.

House to vote on ICC sanctions bill this week

Mike Johnson re-elected as House Speaker

US House Speaker officially re-elected as speaker by a 218-215 majority, securing the majority after Reps. Keith Self (R-TX) and Ralph Norman (R-SC) change their votes to back him.

Mike Johnson re-elected as House Speaker

Trump slams agreement to prevent government shutdown

President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect Vance criticize the agreement brokered by House Speaker Mike Johnson, which was meant to avert a shutdown and keep federal operations running until March 14.

Trump slams agreement to prevent government shutdown

In meeting with hostages' families

House Speaker Johnson stresses critical need to free the hostages

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson meets with hostage families in Washington, D.C., reaffirms both the current and incoming administrations’ commitment to securing the release of all hostages.

House Speaker Johnson stresses critical need to free the hostages

House Speaker Johnson:

'Biden and Harris are still withholding weapons to Israel'

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Biden and Harris following the announcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon: They repeatedly appeased Iran. It is President Trump’s Administration that will pave the way to lasting peace.

'Biden and Harris are still withholding weapons to Israel'

House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic' ICC decision

US House Speaker Mike Johnson condemns International Criminal Court's (decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, calls on Biden to act against ICC.

House Speaker Johnson condemns 'antisemitic' ICC decision

Republicans endorse House Speaker Johnson for second term

Meanwhile, Senator Tom Cotton secures the position of Senate Republican Conference Chair.

Republicans endorse House Speaker Johnson for second term

House Speaker calls leak of Israeli plans 'deeply concerning'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll receive briefing on the leak of Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran today, adds that he spoke with Netanyahu to express his support for Israel.

House Speaker calls leak of Israeli plans 'deeply concerning'

House Speaker Johnson:

'Netanyahu is in good spirits and undeterred'

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to Netanyahu after Hezbollah fired a UAV at his private home: It is vital that the Biden-Harris Administration stop slow-walking needed weapons to Israel.

'Netanyahu is in good spirits and undeterred'

House Speaker:

'Iran and its terror groups must be held accountable'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson urges Biden administration to send weapons to Israel and impose sanctions on Iran in wake of Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah.

'Iran and its terror groups must be held accountable'

House Speaker Johnson:

'Josh Shapiro was overlooked because of Jewish heritage'

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Pennsylvania Gov. was “overlooked” for Harris’ running mate because of his Jewish heritage: He would've been a stronger choice.

'Josh Shapiro was overlooked because of Jewish heritage'

House Speaker:

'Biden must release all held up Israeli munitions, deter Iran'

Mike Johnson reacts to rocket attack that left US servicemen injured in Iraq, says US must do more to defend its allies and its troops, make it clear to Iran it will face serious consequences for aggression.

'Biden must release all held up Israeli munitions, deter Iran'

Netanyahu & wife Sara meet representatives of hostages' families

Following address to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stresses: 'We’re committed to bringing everyone back. We’re engaged in very intensive efforts right now, and I hope they succeed.'

Netanyahu & wife Sara meet representatives of hostages' families

Johnson to Netanyahu:

'2,000 years after destruction, strongest nation supports Israel'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the Capitol ahead of his address to Congress.

'2,000 years after destruction, strongest nation supports Israel'

House Speaker warns:

All who disrupt Netanyahu's speech, even Congressmen, face arrest

House Speaker Mike Johnson issues warning to fellow lawmakers ahead of Israeli Prime Minister's address to Congross.

All who disrupt Netanyahu's speech, even Congressmen, face arrest

'Outrageous and inexcusable'

Speaker Johnson slams VP's decision to boycott Netanyahu's speech

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said that it was 'unconscionable' for Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Senators to not attend Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech and to 'make political calculations when our ally is in such dire straits.'

Speaker Johnson slams VP's decision to boycott Netanyahu's speech

After assassination attempt

House Speaker urges return to civility

House Speaker Mike Johnson calls for the country “to get back to civility” following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

House Speaker urges return to civility

House Speaker Johnson:

'The American people deserve to know the truth'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson promises full investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

'The American people deserve to know the truth'

House Speaker:

'I support Louisiana's Ten Commandments law'

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he supports Louisiana’s new law mandating the Ten Commandments to be displayed in school classrooms, says he thinks the law will survive legal challenges.

'I support Louisiana's Ten Commandments law'

House Speaker to Biden:

'Your actions against Israel are making hostage release harder'

House Speaker Mike Johnson writes letter to President Joe Biden, says his undermining of Israel is making it more difficult to bring about the release of the remaining American hostages being held by Hamas.

'Your actions against Israel are making hostage release harder'

Officially:

Netanyahu invited to address Congress

Netanyahu sent a letter signed by all four Congressional leaders inviting him to deliver an address to Congress.

Netanyahu invited to address Congress

House Speaker:

'Netanyahu will be invited to address Congress'

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agreed to invite Netanyahu to speak before Congress.

'Netanyahu will be invited to address Congress'

House Speaker:

'We're working on date for Netanyahu to address Congress'

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he expects Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to be co-signing his letter inviting Netanyahu to speak before Congress.

'We're working on date for Netanyahu to address Congress'

House Speaker gives Schumer an ultimatum on Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he told Senate Majority Leader he would invite Netanyahu to address the House only if Schumer doesn't sign his invitation for Netanyahu to address Congress.

House Speaker gives Schumer an ultimatum on Netanyahu

US House Speaker:

'Biden turned back on Israel, carrying water for Hamas and Iran'

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson condemns President Biden for vowing to veto bill mandating US provide military aid to Israel approved by Congress after Biden threatens to withhold aid over Rafah operation.

'Biden turned back on Israel, carrying water for Hamas and Iran'

Republican leaders demand answers from Biden

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson criticize Biden for pausing of shipment of bombs to Israel last week.

Republican leaders demand answers from Biden

After his criticism:

Schumer poised to invite Netanyahu to address Congress

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says he is ready to sign House Speaker Mike Johnson's invitation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver an address to Congress.

Schumer poised to invite Netanyahu to address Congress

Over antisemitic protests:

House Speaker calls on Columbia U pres. to resign

US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson calls Columbia University President Minouche Shafik a 'weak, inept leader' as anti-Israel protests continue to rock campus.

House Speaker calls on Columbia U pres. to resign

Mike Johnson pushes Ukraine, Israel aid despite GOP opposition

House Speaker says bills on foreign aid will be brought for a vote soon despite some Republicans opposing the bills without border security.

Mike Johnson pushes Ukraine, Israel aid despite GOP opposition

House Speaker to promote Israel aid bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to move forward with four individual bills to fund Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. White House reiterates its objection to standalone bills.

House Speaker to promote Israel aid bill

After Iranian attack:

Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress

Biden speaks to top four congressional leaders, urges passage of Israel aid bill that Democrats and Republicans have clashed over.

Biden stresses need to pass Israel aid bill in Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson:

'Biden has transformed into an anti-Israel president'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts President Joe Biden: He’s more concerned with placating the antisemitism in his base than standing with Israel.

'Biden has transformed into an anti-Israel president'

House Speaker:

'Time to stop lecturing Israel on how it should defend itself'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson blasts “appalling” lack of support for Israel from some Democrats.

'Time to stop lecturing Israel on how it should defend itself'

Schumer hints:

Not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

Senate Majority Leader comments on House Speaker's intent to invite Netanyahu for a speech: I will always welcome the opportunity for the Prime Minister of Israel to speak to Congress in a bipartisan way.

Not opposed to Netanyahu speaking to Congress

Congress address?

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he is considering inviting Netanyahu to address Congress: It's very important for us to show solidarity and support for Israel right now.

House Speaker considering inviting Netanyahu

'Shameful decision'

Blinken under fire for reversing 'settlement' policy

Figures from the Republican Party blast Secretary of State who reversed predecessor Mike Pompeo's policy on Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.

Blinken under fire for reversing 'settlement' policy

Senate passes $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid bill

Bill likely dead due to opposition from Republicans the House of Representatives as parties continue to clash over aid to Israel and Ukraine and the southern border.

Senate passes $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid bill

House Speaker:

'Jewish people deserve to live in their homeland'

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson hosts Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. Also in attendance: Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, and family members of hostages being held captive by Hamas.

'Jewish people deserve to live in their homeland'

House Speaker:

'House will vote on Israel aid bill next week'

House Speaker Mike Johnson announces standalone $17.6 billion Israel aid bill. White House: A ploy which does nothing.

'House will vote on Israel aid bill next week'

US Speaker of the House:

'Fire federal workers who join anti-Israel walkout'

Speaker Mike Johnson reacts to report group of gov. employees plan to stage walkout tomorrow to protest US support for Israel, says they betray the trust of taxpayers.

'Fire federal workers who join anti-Israel walkout'

Nikki Haley, House Speaker condemn NYT for running Hamas Op Ed

Republican presidential candidate and House Speaker Mike Johnson call out newspaper for publishing Op Ed by Hamas official.

Nikki Haley, House Speaker condemn NYT for running Hamas Op Ed

Bipartisan show of support:

House marks one month since Hamas attack on Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries host bipartisan candlelight vigil for Israeli victims and hostages.

House marks one month since Hamas attack on Israel

House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson before the vote: There was a ceasefire – before the October 7 attack. We must pass aid to Israel now.

House approves $14.3 billion in aid to Israel

By a majority of 412 to 10:

US House of Representatives approves pro-Israel resolution

The resolution was the first one passed by the House after the election of Mike Johnson as its next Speaker.

US House of Representatives approves pro-Israel resolution

Mike Johnson elected House Speaker, pledges to support Israel

Louisiana Rep. elected as House Speaker after 3 weeks of paralysis in Congress, says 1st act will be to pass resolution supporting Israel.

Mike Johnson elected House Speaker, pledges to support Israel