Photo credit: Gage Skidmore/CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr Speaker Mike Johnson Issues Urgent Warning: 'This Is A Catastrophe' - A Deep Dive into the Ongoing Border Crisis In a recent House Republican roundtable, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) sounded the alarm on the escalating border crisis, labeling it a "catastrophe" and asserting its position as the top priority for House Republicans. Johnson highlighted legislative efforts, such as the Secure the Border Act, passed nine months ago, which he believes could have averted the crisis if implemented. Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, Johnson expressed gratitude to Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik and fellow colleagues for their commitment to addressing the crisis. The speaker emphasized the urgency of the matter, considering it not only a national priority but also a pressing concern on the minds of the American people. During the roundtable discussion, Johnson emphasized the significance of expert input...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Appointed Shannon Shaw, Caroline Shepherd, Richard Martin and Jeffrey Rich to serve as Judges
Governor Ron DeSantis 📰 Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Four Judicial Appointments Across Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | July 17, 2025 — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of four accomplished legal professionals to serve on state appellate and circuit courts, further shaping the judiciary with experienced and credentialed figures. Fourth District Court of Appeal Appointments Shannon Shaw – Jupiter, Florida Shannon Shaw has been appointed to the Fourth District Court of Appeal. She currently serves as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, a position she has held since 2017. Prior to that, Shaw was an Associate at Hunton & Williams LLP and also served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable K. Michael Moore and the Honorable James King of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. A graduate of Duke University and Vanderbilt University Law School , Shaw will fill the vacancy created by the resig...