Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House of Representatives. He is newsworthy due to his role in navigating a partial government shutdown and related debates, particularly concerning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Recent events show Johnson facing pressure to resolve the shutdown, with Democrats demanding immigration reforms and restrictions on Trump's enforcement policies. He blames Democrats for the impasse, specifically citing their demands regarding ICE. Johnson claims to have the Republican votes to end the shutdown by Tuesday and plans to debate ICE reforms afterward. He also faced a setback when a House resolution barring Trump from sending troops to Venezuela failed to pass. His meeting with Kemi Badenoch regarding the Chagos Islands deal and North Sea oil drilling highlights his involvement in international matters. Johnson's ability to manage the House majority and resolve the funding crisis is currently under scrutiny.