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  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Speaker Mike Johnson Addresses Government Funding, Border Security, and IVF Support in Press Conference In a recent press conference, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) emphasized the priority of addressing domestic issues, particularly focusing on government funding, securing the border, and expressing support for in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Speaker Johnson acknowledged the Senate's prolonged efforts in crafting a bill, stating, "The Senate took four months to put a bill together to do that. We've had their bill for a week and a half. The House is actively considering options on a path forward, but our first responsibility is to fund the government." He reiterated the House's steadfast commitment to securing the border, a primary focus over the past three years. Referring to the National Security Supplemental Bill, Speaker Johnson outlined its four components: border security, Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacifi

  Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Flickr Gov. Ron DeSantis Urges Release of Epstein Documents and Discusses Political Issues In a recent press briefing, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida called for President Biden to release documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, expressing concerns about the handling of the investigation. DeSantis highlighted the role of Alexander Acosta, the prosecutor who negotiated a controversial plea deal, later becoming Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor. DeSantis questioned why the issue wasn't emphasized during the presidential primary and sought President Biden's perspective on Laura Trump potentially becoming the RNC chair. The governor emphasized the significance of unveiling the documents, suggesting that they could provide insights into the decision-making process behind Epstein's plea deal. He delved into the history of the case, pointing out that the deal was orchestrated within the southern district of Florida, rais