President Johnson
Coverage of President Johnson in the Nexus archive.
- Johnson warns of $130M budget shortfall, blames City Council opponents
Johnson warns of a $130M budget shortfall and blames City Council opponents, stating he will again use progressive revenue to address the issue.
- Johnson responds to CPD superintendent's retirement amid rise in gun violence
Johnson is responding to the retirement of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) superintendent amid a rise in gun violence. He is urging Chicagoans to check in on one another ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
- Woman hit and killed while crossing street
A woman was hit and killed while crossing the street. She had twins, one of whom died from sudden infant death syndrome, and her mother was killed in an unsolved hit-and-run incident in 2014.
- Promising Much to Many, Johnson Loses His Grip on the House
Johnson is losing control of the House as Republicans grow frustrated with his governing approach, which involves making promises he cannot keep, leading to dissatisfaction among his caucus groups.
- 'Housing is a human right': Johnson proposes major overhaul of tenant and landlord rules
Johnson proposes a major overhaul of tenant and landlord rules, including standardizing fees and deposits, strengthening tenant rights, and creating a Tenant Bill of Rights. The ordinance aims to establish standardized practices and enhance protections for tenants.
- Johnson says Congress will send housing bill to Trump, but doesn't say when
Johnson says Congress will send the housing bill to Trump, but does not specify a timeline. The president abruptly canceled a signing ceremony for the bipartisan bill.
- Johnson moves to create permanent Chicago gun violence reduction department
Chicago could soon have a new department focused solely on reducing gun violence. The proposal includes creating a permanent department for this purpose.
- SCOTUS ruling ushers in a new era of gerrymandering
The US Supreme Court ruled that voting districts can no longer be drawn along racial lines, allowing partisan aims to shape them. This ruling may lead to a re-drawing of voting districts in several states. The decision has significant implications for democracy.