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The US Senate passed a trillion-dollar budget package at the last moment, bringing government business to a partial standstill - a shutdown - averted.
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US budget: US Senate passes budget package at the last moment: Shortly before the deadline, the US Senate passed a new budget. This barely averted a shutdown ...
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US budget: US Senate passes budget package at the last moment
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Johnson calls for Columbia president to resign ahead of university visit: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for Columbia University’s president to resign ...
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Johnson calls for Columbia president to resign ahead of university visit
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Ukraine War: The FRG Scenario - Joining NATO, but giving land to Russia?: How realistic is the idea of ​​Ukraine compensating for giving up the annexed ...
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Ukraine War: The FRG Scenario - Joining NATO, but giving land to Russia?
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US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’: In the sunshine, the pro-Palestine encampment in Columbia University looks like the luxury section of a ...
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US student protests: ‘You see a lot of hate on campus’
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
  • Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.

  • Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.

  • Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.

  • The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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GOP lawmakers cheer conservative media slams on Marjorie Taylor Greene: "Moscow Marjorie — incredible," one GOP member told Axios.
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GOP lawmakers cheer conservative media slams on Marjorie Taylor Greene
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GOP senator: Greene ‘dragging our brand down’: Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) took a shot at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) Tuesday, saying she is “dragging our ...
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GOP senator: Greene ‘dragging our brand down’
Quick Glance: The Right Grapples with Marjorie Taylor Greene's Impact
  • Kevin McCarthy's concessions led to repercussions for both him and the Republican Party.

  • Greene faces criticism from conservative media and politicians who see her as a liability to the party.

  • Her controversial actions and missteps have resulted in increased scrutiny, even from within her own party.

  • The GOP base is not fully aligned with Greene's pursuits, indicating growing doubts about her ability to represent the party.
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McConnell targets Tucker Carlson over the "demonization of Ukraine": McConnell has been one of the fiercest defenders of Ukraine.
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Quick Glance: McConnell Blasts Tucker Carlson for Demonizing Ukraine Aid
  • McConnell criticized conservative commentator Tucker Carlson for playing a leading role in demonizing the idea of sending military aid to Ukraine.

  • Carlson's interview with Putin was widely criticized for not challenging Putin's dubious claims.

  • Putin dominated the interview, barely letting Carlson ask questions and later complained about the lack of tough questions.

  • Several Republicans expressed concerns about the infiltration of what they view as Russian 'propaganda' in conservative media and among their party's base.
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White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard for college protesters
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White House declines Mike Johnson’s demand to call in the National Guard ...
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Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
  • The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.

  • Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.

  • As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.

  • Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
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Stoltenberg calls for more Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine: The NATO Secretary General has defended Kiev's right to use Western arms supplies to attack ...
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Stoltenberg calls for more Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine
Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
  • NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.

  • He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.

  • Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.

  • These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
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Trump held his tongue on Ukraine aid. McConnell says it may have made the difference.
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Quick Glance: McConnell Attributes Delay in Crucial Ukraine Aid to Tucker Carlson and Trump
  • Mitch McConnell celebrated new U.S. aid to Ukraine and blamed Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump for the delay.

  • McConnell emphasized the importance of Ukraine aid, criticized Carlson and Trump for the delay, and praised the expected passage of the bill.

  • He expressed support for Ukraine aid and highlighted the significance of supporting freedom-loving countries globally.

  • McConnell expressed optimism about the GOP Senate nominees and confidence in winning the majority to transition into the role of majority leader.
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New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is criticizing Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La ...
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New York governor tells Speaker Johnson to stay out of Columbia tumult
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Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a ...
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Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event
Quick Glance: Contentious Press Conference: Johnson and GOP Lawmakers Heckled at Columbia
  • A press conference at Columbia University was marked by loud heckling against Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and other GOP lawmakers who condemned antisemitism and pro-Palestine demonstrations on the campus.

  • The GOP lawmakers faced boos from protesters and struggled to be heard as they criticized the treatment of Jewish students on the campus and directly addressed the student demonstrators.

  • Johnson and his GOP colleagues called for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, resulting in loud boos from the audience.

  • After an Orthodox rabbi advised Jewish students to return home, the university announced a shift to hybrid learning for the remainder of the semester until the situation on and around campus significantly improved.
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Senate Republicans set to defy Trump over the filibuster: McConnell repeatedly rebuffed demands by Trump to kill the filibuster.
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Senate Republicans set to defy Trump over the filibuster
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Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines: Ukrainian journalist and soldier Alla Pushkarchuk, call sign "Ruta," was killed in action in ...
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Ukrainian journalist, soldier killed on front lines
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Trump on Johnson’s handling of Ukraine vote: ‘You can’t really get too tough’ with slim majority
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Quick Glance: Trump defends Johnson's handling of Ukraine vote
  • Former President Trump defended Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for bringing additional aid for Ukraine and other national security priorities to a vote in the House.

  • Trump mentioned the difficulty Johnson faced due to the GOP's narrow majority, stating that it was challenging to be too tough in such a situation.

  • The debate over providing billions in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan divided House Republicans and led to calls from Trump allies for Johnson's removal as Speaker.

  • Johnson defied his conservative critics by moving forward with bills for overseas assistance, separate from a failed border security bill, emphasizing the importance of supporting democratic allies facing threats.
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Johnson defends Israel when asked about children’s deaths: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday doubled down on his support for Israel ...
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Johnson defends Israel when asked about children’s deaths
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House Speaker Mike Johnson calls on Columbia's president to resign - UPI.com
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House Speaker Mike Johnson calls on Columbia's president to resign - ...
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Kari Lake Can’t Make Up Her Mind About the 1864 Arizona Abortion Ban: Yes, no, maybe? The election-denying Arizona Senate hopeful has taken just about every ...
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Kari Lake Can’t Make Up Her Mind About the 1864 Arizona Abortion Ban
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
  • The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.

  • The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.

  • The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.

  • The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
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Just 1 in 5 want Johnson replaced as Speaker: Survey: Only 1 in 5 Americans want Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be replaced, according to a new poll ...
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Just 1 in 5 want Johnson replaced as Speaker: Survey
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"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over Columbia University visit
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"Mike you suck!": House Republicans face brutal hostility over ...
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Greene faces uphill battle to oust Johnson: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is escalating her threat to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from power ...
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Greene faces uphill battle to oust Johnson
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How far are the Russians advancing: Reisner: "The moment of the dam bursting could come"
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How far are the Russians advancing: Reisner:
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Mike Johnson Booed by Columbia Pro-Palestinian Protesters: The House speaker was met with an angry crowd in New York City on Wednesday.
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Mike Johnson Booed by Columbia Pro-Palestinian Protesters
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign ...
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Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House
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Ukraine reportedly suspending consular, passport services for military-age men abroad
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Quick Glance: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Halts Consular Services for Conscripted Men Abroad
  • Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has confirmed the suspension of consular services for Ukrainian men abroad who are liable for military service.

  • Kuleba emphasized that protecting the rights and interests of Ukrainian citizens abroad remains a priority for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but the current focus is on Ukraine's survival.

  • He reminded men liable for military service of the obligation to update their data at military enlistment offices before the new mobilization law was enacted.

  • Kuleba announced that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will soon provide further guidance on obtaining consular services for men of conscription age at diplomatic missions abroad.
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Momentum grows to remove Johnson over potential change to ouster rule: Momentum is growing quickly behind the effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La ...
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Momentum grows to remove Johnson over potential change to ouster rule
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s crusade fails to dislodge Johnson as House speaker: For weeks, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene promised that if the House approved a ...
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s crusade fails to dislodge Johnson as House ...
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Fake news from Russia: Putin's propaganda strategy uncovered | Podcast: Russia is trying to destabilize the West with a massive disinformation campaign ...
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Fake news from Russia: Putin's propaganda strategy uncovered | Podcast
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"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in the House of Representatives
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"Ungovernable": How Republicans willingly gave up their power in ...
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Senate approves aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but deals blow to TikTok: The U.S. Senate approved a $95M foreign aid package to help Ukraine and Israel ...
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Senate approves aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, but deals blow to ...
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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Ukraine War: Why the Istanbul Negotiations Failed: An American political magazine reconstructs the Istanbul meetings just a few weeks after the start of the war ...
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Ukraine War: Why the Istanbul Negotiations Failed
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
  • At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.

  • Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.

  • Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.

  • A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
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Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose: Steve Bannon, former President Trump’s 2016 campaign executive, railed against House Republicans on ...
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Bannon says House Republicans secretly want Trump to lose
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Mike Johnson’s sons almost drowned after Mar-a-Lago meeting last year: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said his sons almost drowned after he had dinner with ...
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Mike Johnson’s sons almost drowned after Mar-a-Lago meeting last year
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Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment 
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Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas ...
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Rep. Paul Gosar becomes third Republican backing motion to oust Mike Johnson: The measure has enough GOP votes to remove Johnson without a Democratic rescue.
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Rep. Paul Gosar becomes third Republican backing motion to oust Mike ...
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi thanks the USA for "vital help": The US Senate has approved a new aid package for Ukraine. The first deliveries are ...
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Billions in support against Russia: Zelenskyi thanks the USA for
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Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
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Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker
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"Maybrit Illner": The AfD at the "bonfire of horror": AfD leader Tino Chrupalla is pushed hard on Illner and feels victimized. Writer Juli Zeh saves the show.
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Quick Glance: Clash over AfD's Corruption Allegations
  • Despite corruption allegations, the AfD stands by its EU lead candidates, sparking a heated debate on 'Maybrit Illner.'

  • Concerns arise over potential bribery involving Krah and Bystron, despite no legal guilt being proven.

  • Internal distancing within the AfD and criticism of a lack of transparency regarding the candidates ensue.

  • The discussion concludes with the possibility of the AfD's list changes for the European elections being invalidated.
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Ukraine war: Kharkiv TV tower collapsed: The television tower in the city of Kharkiv has been destroyed after a Russian attack on eastern Ukraine.
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Ukraine war: Kharkiv TV tower collapsed
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US Senate also approves billions in aid for Ukraine: After months of delay, the US Senate has now also waved through the billion-euro aid package for Ukraine ...
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US Senate also approves billions in aid for Ukraine
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Shadow speaker: Hakeem Jeffries quietly wrests control from Mike Johnson: "I would not want to play blackjack against him," said one senior House ...
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Shadow speaker: Hakeem Jeffries quietly wrests control from Mike Johnson
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Top Russian officer apparently killed in Ukrainian Storm Shadow attack: Loss for Russia: A communications brigade commander is said to have died in a Ukrainian ...
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Top Russian officer apparently killed in Ukrainian Storm Shadow attack
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Mike Johnson gets another rare bipartisan bailout from Democrats on foreign aid: It's the second time Congress that Democrats have had to step in and save a ...
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Mike Johnson gets another rare bipartisan bailout from Democrats on ...
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McGovern: Democrats won’t be ‘cheap date’ to help Speaker Johnson keep his job: Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) needs to understand ...
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McGovern: Democrats won’t be ‘cheap date’ to help Speaker Johnson keep his ...