Mike Johnson & Pete Hegseth
21 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026
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Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson, a U.S. Senator from Utah and a Latter-day Saint, publicly challenged the United States — United States Department of Defense's exclusion of his faith from the Christian list, asserting his church's Christian identity.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth>>>, the Defense Secretary, initiated the overhaul of the military's chaplain corps and the reduction of religious affiliation codes, and later acknowledged and corrected the error in the initial list after public outcry.
Jun 05, 2026 · 38 articles
Domestic
Mike Johnson: Speaker who advanced the budget resolution and NDAA despite internal GOP divisions.
Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary testified about Pentagon cash shortage; supports firearm carry on base.
Jul 15, 2026 · 85 articles
Domestic
Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson>>>, as House Speaker, was a scheduled speaker at the event, emphasizing the political backing for the prayer rally.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth>>>, as Defense Secretary, spoke at the event and infused Christian language into his role, drawing scrutiny for blurring church and state.
May 14, 2026 · 38 articles
International
Mike Johnson: House Speaker Johnson has supported Trump's war efforts and pushed budget packages.
Pete Hegseth: As Defense Secretary, Hegseth has testified on war costs and requested additional funding, facing criticism over the conflict's management.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
Domestic
Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson>>>, as House Speaker, attempted to prevent the passage of the war powers resolution, reflecting the internal Republican struggle over Donald Trump>>>'s foreign policy.
Pete Hegseth: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth>>> was criticized by Senator Thom Tillis>>> for his perceived incompetence regarding the war with Iran>>>, contributing to congressional frustration with the administration.
Jun 03, 2026 · 118 articles
International
Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, warned against limiting the president's authority during the conflict and stated that the United States is not in the 'nation-building business'.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, estimated the war could extend eight weeks, twice as long as initially projected by Donald Trump.
Mar 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson, House Speaker, was also mentioned as a potential target, underscoring the broad threat to political figures.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, Defense Secretary, was mentioned as a potential target, highlighting the threat to multiple officials, though he was not directly affected.
Aug 18, 2026 · 20 articles
Accidents
Mike Johnson: Attended the event; not directly involved in plot.
Pete Hegseth: Attended the event; listed as a potential target.
Jun 16, 2026 · 182 articles
Domestic
Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson, a 2024 United States — North Carolina gubernatorial candidate, was endorsed by Donald Trump despite making lewd and racist comments, further illustrating Donald Trump's pattern of controversial endorsements.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, a Defense Secretary pick, was accused of sexual assault, serving as an example of Donald Trump's controversial Cabinet choices.
Jun 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson, House Speaker, expressed confidence in defeating the war powers resolution in the House.
Mar 04, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson, the Republican House Speaker, stated that criticism of Pope Leo XVI was expected after the religious leader entered 'political waters' and discussed the 'just war' doctrine.
Apr 13, 2026 · 60 articles
International
Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson, US House Speaker and Donald Trump ally, expressed his belief that an election 'should happen in short order' in Venezuela.
Jan 05, 2026 · 29 articles
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