US House Speaker Johnson says Congress can 'eliminate' district courts

Summary

House Speaker Mike Johnson asserted that Congress has the authority to eliminate entire district courts, control funding, and oversee the judiciary.

He described such actions as necessary in "desperate times" due to judges blocking Trump’s policies through nationwide injunctions.

Johnson announced plans for a House Judiciary Committee hearing to address "abuses" and advanced legislation to limit judges’ power to issue such injunctions.

He later clarified his remarks were not a threat but emphasized congressional control.