The top House Republican argued the phrase “separation of church and state” was a personal adage from Thomas Jefferson meant ...

Johnson had been scheduled to address a special session of the Israeli Knesset, but canceled the trip when war broke out between Israel and Iran.

House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana poses for a photo in the Congressional Prayer Room at the U.S. Capitol, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Lisa Mascaro) ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson was rushing through the Capitol halls with his security guards and aides in tow. For a moment, he paused.

House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., poses for a photo in the Congressional Prayer Room at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Lisa Mascaro) LISA MASCARO, Associated Press ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., poses for a photo in the Congressional Prayer Room at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington.

House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., poses for a photo in the Congressional Prayer Room at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Lisa Mascaro) ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., poses for a photo in the Congressional Prayer Room at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, May 21 … ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., poses for a photo in the Congressional Prayer Room at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday, May 21 … ...