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Ron Johnson

Tracked across 19 events · 1966 articles · First seen May 28, 2025 · Last active Aug 23, 2026

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Attention
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Relationships
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Domestic
Impact: Ron Johnson was fatally shot by United States — Tennessee Military Department members during a pursuit in United States — Memphis, sparking an investigation and public outcry.
Jul 05, 2026 · 11 articles
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Domestic
Republican Senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul released a batch of text messages from Dr. Anthony Fauci's government-issued phone, showing discussions in January 2021 among Fauci, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, and Surgeon General nominee Vivek…
Impact: Co-released the texts as part of his investigation; this action strengthens his political position and publicizes his scrutiny of Fauci.
Aug 06, 2026 · 17 articles
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Domestic
In the predawn hours of Saturday, August 8, 2026, the United States — United States Senate ended a nearly 20-hour session without passing President Donald Trump's Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, a strict proof-of-citizenship voting…
Impact: Johnson, as GOP budget committee chairman, was part of the trio that spoke with Trump and agreed to the alternative plan to revisit voting bill elements in September.
Aug 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Ron Johnson, a Republican Senator, supports the fund but criticized the United States — United States Department of Justice's timing in announcing it.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
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Accidents
Impact: Allegedly participated in the theft conspiracy as a defendant.
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Johnson obtained Fauci's phone records and pushed for further investigation, contributing to the pressure on Fauci. His actions may affect his political standing but not markets directly.
Jul 26, 2026 · 353 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Ron Johnson, a Republican Senator, initially withheld his vote but eventually voted yes to end the shutdown.
Nov 10, 2025 · 6 articles
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Business
Impact: MD & CEO of Allianz; attended the event.
Jul 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Lawyers for Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, have launched a legal defense fund to respond to a growing number of state and federal investigations related to his handling of the COVID-19…
Impact: Republican Senator who released private text messages from Fauci's government phone.
Aug 21, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Impact: Sen. Johnson, a budget hawk, is expected to take over the Senate Budget Committee.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
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Domestic
Impact: Republican U.S. senator who defeated Barnes in 2022.
Jul 30, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
In the 2026 United States — Texas U.S. Senate race, Democrat James Talarico has taken a lead over Republican Ken Paxton in multiple recent polls. A Texas Public Opinion Research poll (July 15-17) shows Talarico…
Impact: Democratic nominee for attorney general; his race is competitive.
Jul 27, 2026 · 21 articles
4 5
Domestic
A Republican-led Senate committee, chaired by Senator Rand Paul, voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions during a hearing on his handling of the…
Impact: Johnson chairs the second Senate panel that Fauci declined to appear before, extending the political pressure.
Aug 06, 2026 · 38 articles
8 0
International
Impact: Ron Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, acknowledged the success and sacrifice of the Mexican armed forces, noting the unprecedented levels of bilateral cooperation under Donald Trump and Claudia Sheinbaum.
Feb 22, 2026 · 156 articles
4 0
Domestic
The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the 22nd director of the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a 51-44 vote on August 5, 2026, ending nearly a year…
Impact: He missed the vote, a minor detail.
Jul 15, 2026 · 148 articles
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Domestic
Mar 14, 2026 · 14 articles
6 0
International
Apr 29, 2026 · 57 articles
6 0
International
Apr 20, 2026 · 42 articles
9 0
International
Apr 12, 2026 · 38 articles
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