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Mike Johnson: From IVF Controversy to State of the Union Memes

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From facing GOP heckling to viral memes during the State of the Union, Mike Johnson's journey is filled with surprises and controversies. Dive into the whirlwind surrounding the House Speaker.

When it comes to House Speaker Mike Johnson, the spotlight seems to follow him wherever he goes. From defying Republicans on heckling President Biden to his stance on in vitro fertilization (IVF) questions, Johnson's actions have sparked debates and discussions. Despite his statement that Congress won't address the key IVF question, Johnson's words continue to echo in the halls of Capitol Hill.

Amidst the political turmoil, Vice President Kamala Harris giving Johnson the 'coldest shoulder' at the State of the Union added a touch of drama to the already intense atmosphere. Johnson's reactions during President Biden's State of the Union address, including his facial expressions that turned into memes, further amplified his presence in the public eye.

As the dust settles, it's clear that Mike Johnson's presence in the political arena is far from fading. His plea for decorum from Republicans, the enigmatic silver display in front of him, and his refusal to comment on the destruction of embryos during the IVF process all contribute to the intricate web of controversies that surround him.

From serious policy discussions to viral moments, Mike Johnson's journey as House Speaker has been a rollercoaster of events that keep the public captivated and intrigued, proving that in the world of politics, surprises are always around the corner.

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House Republicans defy Mike Johnson on heckling Biden (Axios)

Biden was able to spar with the GOP lawmakers, as some Republicans had feared he would.

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Mike Johnson says Congress won't deal with key IVF question (The Hill)

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that Congress would not address a key question surrounding in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the wake of a ...

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Speaker Mike Johnson on IVF after Alabama decision: "It's ... (CBS News)

House Speaker Mike Johnson told "CBS Mornings" that in vitro fertilization and the handling of embryos remains an issue that "policymakers have to determine ...

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Kamala Harris Giving Mike Johnson 'Coldest Shoulder' Isn't Whole ... (Newsweek)

Vice President Kamala Harris' pose next to House Speaker Mike Johnson turned heads before the State of the Union.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson reacts to President's State of the ... (KTBS)

SHREVEPORT, La. – President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union address Thursday night.

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ATTN Mike Johnson: IVF Treatments That Have Resulted In 8 Million ... (Democrats.org)

“The bill does not include any exception for in vitro fertilization (IVF), a reproductive treatment that allows mothers to fertilize several eggs outside the ...

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Johnson pleads for decorum from Republicans at Biden State of the ... (The Guardian)

Speaker of the House urges respect for set-piece speech which has previously been marked by Republican heckling of president.

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What is the silver display in front of Johnson during State of the Union? (FOX 61)

The inkstand that was sitting in front of House Speaker Mike Johnson is more than 200 years old and holds a lot of tradition in the House of ...

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Mike Johnson Tells Republicans To Behave During State Of The ... (HuffPost)

The House speaker made the reported request for GOP "decorum" in a closed-door meeting.

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Johnson won't say if destruction of embryos during IVF process is ... (Politico)

House Speaker Mike Johnson declined to say whether the destruction of unused embryos — part of the in vitro fertilization process — was murder on Thursday.

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Speaker Johnson grimaces, shakes head through heavily political ... (The Hill)

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) grimaced and shook his head at multiple points throughout Thursday's State of the Union address, his first while serving ...

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Mike Johnson's Puzzling Facial Expressions Are The Meme Of The ... (Yahoo News UK)

President Joe Biden had a co-star during his State of the Union address on Thursday evening: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

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Speaker Johnson: GOP hecklers responding to 'overly partisan ... (The Hill)

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said GOP lawmakers who heckled President Biden during his State of the Union address Thursday evening were responding to an ...

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Speaker Mike Johnson has a starkly different vision for nation than ... (NOLA.com)

WASHINGTON – U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, the first Louisiana resident to sit on the dais for a State of the Union address, said after Thursday's speech ...

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Mike Johnson Roasted Hard Over His Weird Faces During Biden's ... (Yahoo Entertainment)

House Speaker Mike Johnson, per tradition, sat next to Vice President Kamala Harris during President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech on Thursday.

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Mike Johnson Had 1 Extremely Awkward Question For Kamala Harris (Yahoo News)

The House speaker found an odd way to make "small talk" with the vice president at the State of the Union address.

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Mike Johnson's Surprising Reaction to Joe Biden's State of the Union (Newsweek)

House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared to nod at a number of President Joe Biden's remarks during his State of the Union (SOTU) speech on Thursday.

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Mike Johnson's Puzzling Facial Expressions Are The Meme Of The ... (Yahoo! Voices)

President Joe Biden had a co-star during his State of the Union address on Thursday evening: House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).

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Mike Johnson Had 1 Extremely Awkward Question For Kamala Harris (Yahoo! Voices)

The House speaker found an odd way to make "small talk" with the vice president at the State of the Union address.

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Mike Johnson Keeps Losing Embarrassing Votes. The Reason ... (The New Republic)

Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer is the House majority whip. His job is to provide the House speaker with an accurate vote count on legislation before ...

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Mexico Told Joe Biden They Didn't Want Border Policy: Mike Johnson (Newsweek)

Johnson said that he previously asked Biden about reinstating the Remain in Mexico border policy.

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Speaker Mike Johnson address borders, crime, and economy in ... (Shreveport Times)

During the speech President Joe Biden emphasized the societal perils of border crisis, struggling economy and crime. North Louisiana native, Speaker of the ...

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Mike Johnson asked for 'decorum.' Republicans ignored him. (The Washington Post)

It was a ferocious, and partisan, address. The combative Biden lifted the spirits of Democrats in the chamber. Republicans were caught off guard.

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