Mike Johnson

Yaron Lischinsky’s brother, Jewish hockey stars among guests at Trump’s State of the Union

Trump’s address is expected to tout the accomplishments of his second term in what he has said will be a “long speech” centering on the US economy.

The US Capitol is shown on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the Union address this evening before a joint session of Congress.
 Rob Reiner poses for a photo on the red carpet of a reception at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors, one day ahead of the official gala, in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2023

Nick Reiner charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and US House Speaker Mike Johnson sign joint letter to the Nobel Committee urging the nomination of US President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, December 9, 2025.

Ohana, Johnson launch bid to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Previous guests at the IAF Chairman's Conference include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (Courtesy)

Israel Allies Foundation convenes global pro-Israel conference in Washington


Donald Trump has 'nothing to hide' in Epstein files, US House speaker Mike Johnson stresses

"Epstein is their entire game plan, so we're going to take that weapon out of their hands," Johnson said of Democrats. "Let's just get this done and move it on. There's nothing to hide."

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) holds a press conference weeks into the continuing U.S. government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 15, 2025

WATCH: Donald Trump signs bill ending longest government shutdown in US history

The US House of Representatives voted to end the government shutdown earlier on Wednesday with six Democrats crossing the aisle to vote yes on the legislation.

US President Donald Trump poses for a photo with senate members after signing the funding bill to end the US government shutdown, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 12, 2025

'I don't see the path for that': US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Trump's third term

A third presidential term for Trump would require an amendment to the constitution, which could take 10 years, said Johnson.

US President Donald Trump, October 28, 2025; illustrative.

GOP chat praising Hitler downplayed by Vance, denounced by Johnson

House Speaker Johnson condemns leaked group chat, which praises Hitler and jokes about gas chambers, Vance: "kids do stupid things"

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing in Washington, DC, US, October 1, 2025.

Mike Johnson says West Bank belongs to Israel after Trump's opposition to annexation

Johnson told Tony Perkins that while there’s “a lot to resolve,” he views Judea and Samaria as belonging to Israel.

 US HOUSE of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson holds a news conference on Capitol Hill, last month.

State Dept. fires press officer for disputes with Trump admin. over Gaza policies - report

Top press officer for Israeli-Palestinian affairs Shahed Ghoreishi had several disputes with senior State Department officials, including over Gaza evacuation plans, Washington Post reported.

 An illustrative image of US President Donald Trump superimposed over displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Judea and Samaria a part of Israel, US will work to end use of term West Bank, Mike Johnson says

The meeting followed an unprecedented official visit to the city of Ariel by a delegation of senior Trump administration officials and members of Congress led by Johnson.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Shiloh with US House Speaker Mike Johnson joined by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Yesha council.