Speaker Johnson Addresses Clintons, ICE, Government Shutdown, and Election Integrity

Congressional Proceedings and Subpoenas

• 📌 Speaker Johnson stated that no promises were made to John Rose regarding his tight race for Tennessee governorship.
• 💡 The House is expected to pass the rule and appropriations, with the "homeland bill" being the next major legislative fight.
• 🏛️ Regarding the Clintons' testimony, Johnson indicated he would discuss the possibility of public testimony with Chairman Comer, noting that "contempt is on pause" pending compliance with subpoenas.

Election Integrity and the SAVE Act

• 🗳️ Speaker Johnson reiterated the importance of the SAVE Act, which aims to ensure only US citizens can vote in US elections and mandates voter ID.
• 🚀 The House has passed the SAVE Act twice and plans to pass it again, with hopes the Senate will consider it.
• 🇺🇸 The act is described as a top priority for House Republicans and the President, emphasizing the need for election integrity.

ICE Operations and Officer Safety

• 🛡️ Speaker Johnson explained that ICE agents do not wear masks and name tags like local law enforcement because they are frequently doxxed and targeted.
• 👨‍✈️ He cited Tom Homan, head of operations in Minnesota, who stated the need to protect officers and their families from targeting.
• ⚖️ Immigration enforcement is intended to be smart, balanced, strategic, and efficient under Homan's leadership.

Fulton County and DNI Involvement

• 🔍 Johnson stated he was unaware of the specific details of the DNI director's actions in Fulton County, noting it's not the DNI's role to be involved in law enforcement operations.
• ❓ He also commented on Trump's reported conversations with FBI agents, stating he did not know the president's role in that context.