Johnson Courts The Pope Amid Budget Crunch

Speaker Mike Johnson is courting the pope as he navigates a budget crunch and broader governing pressure. The move shows how Washington’s spending fights keep colliding with symbolism and political theater instead of disciplined budgeting. Conservatives have every reason to stay focused on fiscal restraint, not ceremonial distractions. The real test is whether Johnson can hold the line while the budget gets squeezed. Read more about this...