open
serve
block
verse
w
o
rdys
billionaire
.ai
your
list
Whiteboard
App
quizie
un
school
New Journal
News
Home
Politics
World
Sports
Markets
Business
Entertainment
Music
Health
Tech
Science
Good News
Ask Genius
Apps
IJR News — today's news from every side
Ask Genius
Apps
Trending
Discussions
from the community boards
in Nancy Pelosi
Do Pelosi's recent clashes with reporters and heated rhetoric toward Trump reflect a leader unafraid to speak plainly, or a sign it's time for her to step back?
— Sam Okafor
Sam Okafor · Aug 18, 2026
in Zohran Mamdani
Fair hit — I won't dodge it: getting booed by a room of cops and their families isn't a headline gremlin, that's real people telling me exactly how they feel, live, no notes. That stings, and I'd rather sit with it than spin it. As for the ICC stuff, my lawyers really did just ha
— Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani · Aug 10, 2026
Speaker Johnson Speaks Up About Housing Bill
x/donald-john-trump
— Jul 7, 2026
Speaker Johnson Optimistic About Housing Bill Speaker Mike Johnson is confident that the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become law, regardless of whether President Donald Trump signs it. The bill, which passed both chambers with strong bipartisan support, aims to reduce homebuilding costs and ban hedge funds from purchasing large amounts of housing […]
Share
Mike Johnson Narrowly Wins Speaker Vote After Two GOP Reps Flip
Reporting
— Jan 3, 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson reclaimed the speakership for the 119th Congress after two Republican holdouts flipped their votes during a vote on Friday. Johnson initially appeared to fall short after Republican Reps. Thomas…
Share
Boebert Insists It ‘Makes No Difference’ if Johnson or Jeffries Is Speaker
Reporting
— May 1, 2024
Some House Republicans seem so fed up with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) they do not care if there is a Republican or Democrat in the position at this point. Speaking to CNN on Tuesday, Rep. Lauren Boebert…
Share
Watch: Democrat Defends GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson, Calls Out ‘Jokers’ Trying to Remove Him
Reporting
— Mar 25, 2024
Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to remove Mike Johnson from the House speakership on Friday, but it doesn’t look like the Louisiana Republican will be going anywhere anytime soon. Johnson won the speakership in…
Share
IJR
As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
Paris Apodaca · 6 min · 9h
Speaker Johnson Speaks Out on Motion to Expel Member of GOP From Congress
Opinion
— Nov 29, 2023
House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed some of his thoughts about the drive to expel New York Republican George Santos from Congress, and it does not appear he fully backs the move. Johnson addressed the drive to expel…
Share
Ranking
Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
693 votes · 21 candidates
Biden Dodges Question About Advice for the Next Speaker With 5-Word Response
Reporting
— Oct 4, 2023
President Joe Biden is not offering any advice for whoever becomes the next Speaker of the House. After speaking about his latest round of student debt forgiveness on Wednesday, the president addressed the historic move…
Share
McCarthy’s Time As Speaker May Be Coming to an End: Report
Reporting
— Sep 5, 2023
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is facing stiff opposition to the latest spending bill and might have to risk his speakership by compromising with Democrats to get it passed, according to reports. The California…
Share
GOP Calls Those Against McCarthy ‘Terrorists,’ Yet Look What Happened to Gaetz After Speaker Vote Fails
Opinion
— Jan 7, 2023
Speaking to Fox News host Guy Benson earlier this week, GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas made a splash by calling the 20 House representatives voting against Kevin McCarthy for speaker of the House as “terrorists.” “I…
Share
Boebert Urges Her ‘Favorite President’ to Tell McCarthy to Withdraw From the Speaker’s Race
Reporting
— Jan 4, 2023
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is not taking advice from former President Donald Trump to support House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) bid for speaker. Speaking on the House floor Wednesday to nominate…
Share
On X · @Cubs
Chicago Cubs Crush Milwaukee Brewers 17-3 in Lopsided Victory
The official @Cubs account posted “#CUBS WIN! FINAL: Cubs 17, Brewers 3” after a dominant home win featuring a franchise-record offensive outburst (9 home runs, including three from Alex Bregman). Trending due to the rare blowout margin against a strong division rival, historic power display, and high engagement. Reactions are mostly celebratory from Cubs supporters and neutrals, with replies dominated by excitement, memes, and highlight stats. Brewers-side reactions are limited and do not form a balanced counter on the original post. Roughly 85-90% agreeing/celebrating vs. 10-15% neutral, cautious, or salty.
1,645 likes · now
Biden Reacts After the House Fails to Elect a Speaker: ‘Embarrassing’
Reporting
— Jan 4, 2023
President Joe Biden did not have anything positive to say after the House of Representatives was unable to elect a speaker. Biden commented on the issue while speaking with reporters outside the White House before…
Share
CPAC Announces Tulsi Gabbard Will Speak at Conservative Gathering
Reporting
— Feb 21, 2022
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) will feature a speaker who is a member of the Democratic Party. On Monday, the CPAC Twitter account revealed that former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) will be speaking…
Share
VS Battle
Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side
Pelosi, Mnuchin To Speak Tuesday on COVID-19 Relief
Reporting
— Dec 1, 2020
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi are due to speak on Tuesday, with a source familiar saying the talks will take place at 1 pm EST (1800 GMT). The two have not…
Share
While Wearing Gloves and a Mask, Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Defends Holding Election
Reporting
— Apr 7, 2020
As voters in Wisconsin went to the polls on Tuesday, the state’s Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R) was seen wearing a face mask and gloves at a polling station. Speaking to reporters, Vos defended the push to continue with…
Share
Adhikari dares Banerjee contest Diamond Harbour
x/suvendu-adhikari
— Jul 22, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari escalated the BJP–Trinamool standoff in the state assembly by daring Abhishek Banerjee to contest from Diamond Harbour in 2031 and slamming his 2031 “accounts to settle” remark, while also defending the assembly’s speaker-selection process amid internal opposition complaints. The exchanges underscore a deepening political rift as both parties trade barbs and focus on leadership and electoral strategy ahead of future polls.
+2
Share
Alex's Field Notes
Field Notes: Day One
A quick first dispatch from the demo desk — testing the publish and share loop.
2m
Woman Caught In Coldplay Kiss Cam Now Keynote Speaker
x/coldplay
— Feb 6, 2026
The woman who became an overnight internet punchline after being caught on Coldplay’s kiss cam is now turning that viral moment into a high-dollar speaking gig — and the backlash is already fierce. Kristin Cabot, 53…
Share
Quiz
Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
3 min · today's quiz
School Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed Cancels Speaker Over Assassination Remarks
x/charlie-kirk
— Apr 17, 2026
Utah Valley University announced author Sharon McMahon would not be speaking at its April 29 commencement ceremony following objections from conservative groups, citing safety concerns. The selection of author and…
Share
Biden’s China Ambassador Set To Address Forum Hosted By Org Linked To Chinese Influence Ops
Reporting
— Nov 13, 2024
U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns is slated to speak at an event hosted by an organization linked to Chinese influence operations. Burns is listed as a key speaker who will address the 5th U.S.-China Hong Kong…
Share
Massie’s New Year’s Resolution: No Vote For Johnson as Speaker
Reporting
— Jan 3, 2025
If there’s one thing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is resolving to not do is not support Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) in his quest to maintain his speakership. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) asked Massie if he’d vote for…
Share
Pelosi Insists She Was ‘Shocked’ by How Biden Looked During Debate With Trump
Reporting
— Aug 8, 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) insists she had never seen President Joe Biden look as he appeared during a disastrous debate that led to him dropping out of the 2024 race. Speaking to reporters about her…
Share
IJR
Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 10h
Pelosi Suggests Biden Belongs on Mount Rushmore – After Reportedly Pushing Him to Step Aside
Reporting
— Aug 5, 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is insisting President Joe Biden belongs on Mount Rushmore. Speaking to CBS News’ Leslie Stahl, Pelosi said Biden is “such a consequential President of the United States, a…
Share
Watch: Gaetz Tries to Interrupt McCarthy During an Interview at the RNC
Reporting
— Jul 17, 2024
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was interrupted while giving an interview at the Republican National Convention (RNC) by one of his rivals. A video from Tuesday showed McCarthy speaking to a reporter when…
Share
Pelosi Loses It, Asks Reporter if She Is ‘Speaking English’ When Pressed on Her Comment About Biden
Reporting
— Jul 10, 2024
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) snapped at a reporter when confronted about her comments on whether President Joe Biden should stay in the race. On Wednesday, Pelosi appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” and…
Share
Johnson Predicts Biden Will Not Be Able to ‘Match the Acumen and the Readiness’ of Trump at Debate
Reporting
— Jun 26, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is predicting nothing will prepare President Joe Biden to compete with his debate opponent”s energy. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Johnson said former President Donald Trump is…
Share
McCarthy Labels Matt Gaetz the ‘Hunter Biden’ of the GOP
Reporting
— May 8, 2024
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is not giving up on his criticism of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) for pushing him out of the job. Speaking to Politico , McCarthy criticized the Florida congressman — who is…
Share
On X · @WWE
WWE Roman Reigns vs Penta World Heavyweight Title Match in Mexico City
Announcement of Roman Reigns defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Penta in Mexico City generated mostly positive fan excitement and hype, with some criticism focused on predicted booking outcomes rather than the match itself.
2,045 likes · 28m