Pastor Steve Berger runs a little-known political influence project that has reached several powerful GOP politicians.

Johnson's press secretary stated the statement was incorrect and House rules prohibit proxy voting and exceptions cannot be made.

Against the odds, House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying Tuesday to muscle a Republican budget blueprint to passage, a step toward delivering President Donald Trump's “big, beautiful bill” with $4.5 trillion in tax breaks and $2 trillion in spending cuts over stiff opposition from Democrats — and even some Republicans.

Mike johnson delivers major win for Trump as House narrowly passes GOP budget plan calling for steep cuts - Johnson squeaks through chaotic vote session with first legislative victory for Donald Trump

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is once again grappling with persistent right-wing defectors ahead of a key budget vote that could come as soon as Tuesday evening. Why it matters: The vote on a budget resolution is the critical first step towards passing the massive fiscal bill that President Trump has put forth.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) notched a significant win Tuesday night when he muscled the House GOP’s budget resolution through the chamber in a stunning — and dramatic — vote, flipping a ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson pulled his caucus through a tight vote Tuesday as he fights to deliver on several of Donald Trump’s legislative priorities in one large bill.As a reward, his party will now undergo a public battle over where to come up with hundreds of billions of dollars in spending cuts — much of which the GOP has claimed will come from Medicaid.

Mike Johnson delivers win for Trump as House narrowly passes GOP budget framework calling for steep cuts - Johnson squeaks through chaotic vote session with first legislative victory for Donald Trump’