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Speaker Johnson, Leader Thune Hold Press Conference on Day Three of Government Shutdown

A video of democrats talking about government shutdowns plays on a television in the entryway to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson’s , R-LA, office on the third day of the government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on Friday, October 3, 2025. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia), left, and United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky), right, and offer remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia), left, and United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky), right, and offer remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia) offers remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia), left, and United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky), right, and offer remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia) offers remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky) offers remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia) offers remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia), left, and United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky), right, and offer remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia) listens while United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky) offers remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia) listens while United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky) offers remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia) offers remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia), left, and United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky), right, and offer remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky), left, and United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia), right, offer remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia), left, and United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky), right, and offer remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans To Oust Speaker Johnson - Washington

United States Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican of Georgia), left, and United States Representative Thomas Massie (Republican of Kentucky), right, and offer remarks on the future of the House Speakership during a press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, USA, Wednesday, May 1, 2024. GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Wednesday she will force a vote over House Speaker Mike Johnson’s ouster next week, a move that comes after Democrats have said they will vote to kill the effort and ensure Johnson doesn’t lose his job. Photo by Rod Lamkey/CNP/ABACAPRESS.CM

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House Sends Mayorkas Impeachment Articles To The Senate - Washington

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), a House Republican, speaks with reporters after announcing that he will co-sponsor a resolution to remove Mike Johnson (R-LA) from the Speaker’s post, Washington, DC, USA, April 16, 2024. Far-right Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is sponsoring the motion to vacate following Johnson’s use of Democratic votes to pass last month’s spending bill. Photo by Allison Bailey/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(CIIE)CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-PRODUCTS-DEBUTS

(231106) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor tries Johnson's treadmill at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 5, 2023. The 6th China International Import Expo kicked off here on Sunday, with many cutting-edge technologies and new products making their debuts at the event. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

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Australian PM Albanese VisitsThe Capitol - Washington

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese talks with recently elected United States Representative Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) in the Capitol on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, just one day after Johnson was elected Speaker of the House. This is Johnson’s first Leadership meeting since being elected. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australian PM Albanese VisitsThe Capitol - Washington

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese talks with recently elected United States Representative Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) in the Capitol on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, just one day after Johnson was elected Speaker of the House. This is Johnson’s first Leadership meeting since being elected. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australian PM Albanese VisitsThe Capitol - Washington

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese talks with recently elected United States Representative Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) in the Capitol on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, just one day after Johnson was elected Speaker of the House. This is Johnson’s first Leadership meeting since being elected. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australian PM Albanese VisitsThe Capitol - Washington

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese talks with recently elected United States Representative Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) in the Capitol on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, just one day after Johnson was elected Speaker of the House. This is Johnson’s first Leadership meeting since being elected. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australian PM Albanese VisitsThe Capitol - Washington

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese talks with recently elected United States Representative Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) in the Capitol on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, just one day after Johnson was elected Speaker of the House. This is Johnson’s first Leadership meeting since being elected. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australian PM Albanese VisitsThe Capitol - Washington

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese talks with recently elected United States Representative Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) in the Capitol on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, just one day after Johnson was elected Speaker of the House. This is Johnson’s first Leadership meeting since being elected. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australian PM Albanese VisitsThe Capitol - Washington

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese talks with recently elected United States Representative Mike Johnson (Republican of Louisiana) in the Capitol on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, just one day after Johnson was elected Speaker of the House. This is Johnson’s first Leadership meeting since being elected. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 16, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s original wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 16, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s original wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 16, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s original wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 16, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s original wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled - Paris

Photo taken on October 25, 2023 of Dwayne Johnson’s updated wax figure at the Grevin museum in Paris, France on October 25, 2023. The Grevin Museum in Paris proudly revealed the life-sized figure of the wrestler-turned-actor earlier this month and got a wave of criticism back. One of the biggest was over the model's skin tone, with fans accusing the creator of "whitewashing" the star, who has dual heritage. The Grevin Museum has since accepted that The Rock's comments were correct and said staff had worked overnight to "remedy the skin tone" of the wax figure. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Matsui safe at home base

TAMPA, United States - New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui (55) in top photo prepares to slide past Toronto Blue Jays catcher Greg Myers (L) after Nick Johnson's RBI double in the seventh inning of an exhibition game in Tampa, Florida, on March 28. Matsui in bottom photo is safe at the plate in the Yankees 12-6 victory over the Blue Jays. (MLB)

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UK PM Boris Johnson resigns

STORY: UK PM Boris Johnson resigns DATELINE: July 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of views in London 2. STANDUP 1 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE (English): BORIS JOHNSON 4. STANDUP 2 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent "Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday as British prime minister and the leader of the Conservative Party. In a statement to the country, he said he will continue to serve as prime minister until a new Tory leader is chosen." SOUNDBITE (English): BORIS JOHNSON "It is clearly now the will of the parliamentary Conservative Party that there should be a new leader of that Party and therefore a new Prime Minister." STANDUP 2 (English): JIN JING, Xinhua correspondent "Johnson's exit comes amid an avalanche of ministerial resignations over his scandal-hit leadership. The number of resignations from his government exceeded 50 by Thursday morning, including Saj

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Two key UK ministers resign in protest against PM's leadership

STORY: Two key UK ministers resign in protest against PM's leadership DATELINE: July 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:07 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson working with Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak (file) 2. various of Boris Johnson apologized for appointing Chris Pincher to a government role on television 3. various of Boris Johnson survived a no-confidence vote within his party over and the pictures of the "Partygate" scandal 4. various of Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer at the UK parliament 5. various of Downing street, cabinet office and parliament STORYLINE: British Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak resigned on Tuesday in protest against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership as a barrage of scandals left the Conservative government reeling. Javid said he "can no longer, in good conscience, continue serving in this government," while Sunak criticized the government's lack of competence. "The tone you set as a leader, and

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FILE-BRITAIN-LONDON-MINISTERS-RESIGNATION

(220705) -- LONDON, July 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Sept. 7, 2021 shows British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C), Health Secretary Sajid Javid (L) and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak attending a press conference in London, Britain. British Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak resigned on July 5, 2022 in protest against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership as a barrage of scandals left the Conservative government reeling. (Andrew Parsons/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)

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FILE-BRITAIN-LONDON-MINISTERS-RESIGNATION

(220705) -- LONDON, July 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Jan. 19, 2022 shows British Health Secretary Sajid Javid speaking at a COVID-19 press conference in London, Britain. British Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak resigned on July 5, 2022 in protest against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership as a barrage of scandals left the Conservative government reeling. (Tim Hammond/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)

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FILE-BRITAIN-LONDON-MINISTERS-RESIGNATION

(220705) -- LONDON, July 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on March 23, 2022 shows British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaving Downing Street in London, Britain. British Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak resigned on July 5, 2022 in protest against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership as a barrage of scandals left the Conservative government reeling. (Simon Dawson/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)

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FILE-BRITAIN-LONDON-MINISTERS-RESIGNATION

(220705) -- LONDON, July 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on Sept. 7, 2021 shows British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (C, Rear), Health Secretary Sajid Javid (L, Rear) and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak (R, Rear) attending a press conference in London, Britain. British Health Secretary Sajid Javid and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak resigned on July 5, 2022 in protest against Prime Minister Boris Johnson's leadership as a barrage of scandals left the Conservative government reeling. (Andrew Parsons/No 10 Downing Street/Handout via Xinhua)

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UK's Johnson wins no-confidence vote, saves premiership

STORY: UK's Johnson wins no-confidence vote, saves premiership DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Houses of Parliament 2. various of Graham Brady, Chair of the Conservative 1922 Committee, announcing the result (courtesy of social media) 3. various of pictures released by Sue Gray's report on Downing Street parties STORYLINE: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday won a no-confidence vote among Conservative lawmakers, saving his precarious premiership. Johnson won the support of 211 out of 359 lawmakers, dozens more than the threshold of 180 votes, according to the result announced by Graham Brady, chairman of the Conservative Party's parliamentary group, the 1922 Committee. "I can announce that the parliamentary party does have confidence in the prime minister," Brady said. The confidence vote on Johnson's leadership was triggered after the number of lawmakers who submitted letters of no-confidence in him to Brady reached 54,

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British police issue 50 more partygate fines

STORY: British police issue 50 more partygate fines DATELINE: May 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:27 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS/LAW SHOTLIST: 1. various of Downing Street 2. various of Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak in NHS 3. various of Boris Johnson in Parliament debate on partygate 4. various of "the National COVID Memorial Wall" in London STORYLINE: British police on Thursday issued more than 50 new fines over breaches of coronavirus lockdown rules at gatherings in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's offices and residence at Downing Street. "As of Thursday, Operation Hillman, the investigation into breaches of COVID-19 regulations in Whitehall and Downing Street, has made more than 100 referrals for fixed penalty notices (FPNs) to the ACRO Criminal Records Office," the Metropolitan Police (Met) said in a statement. This follows two tranches of fines issued previously, 20 at the end of March and more than 30 in April. Johnson and his wife Carrie, as well as Chancellor Rishi Sunak, were among tho

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British gov't plans new bills to boost post-Brexit economy

STORY: British gov't plans new bills to boost post-Brexit economy DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:44 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: various of "the State Opening of Parliament" ceremonySOUNDBITE (English): CHARLES, British Prince STORYLINE: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government on Tuesday set out more than 30 new bills at a state ceremony to mark the opening of a new session of the parliament. Seven of the proposed bills to be put before lawmakers address economic and social life in Britain in the wake of the country's departure from the European Union (EU). The proposed bills were outlined in a speech given by the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, on behalf of his mother the Queen. Queen Elizabeth II, now 96, missed the event for the first time in 59 years due to mobility problems. "The government will continue to seize the opportunities of the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, to support economic growth," Charles told Me

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UK PM fined over COVID-19 lockdown-breaking parties

STORY: UK PM fined over COVID-19 lockdown-breaking parties DATELINE: April 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE, Barbershop owner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SANDRA EISNER, Local resident 4. STANDUP 2 (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): DU JUAN, Xinhua correspondent "Downing Street confirmed on Tuesday that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak will be fined by the police for attending parties during the country's COVID-19 lockdown. More than 50 related fines have been issued by the police over breaches of coronavirus lockdown rules at gatherings in Johnson's offices and residence at Downing Street." SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RONNIE, Barbershop owner "I am extremely happy with the outcome. Unfortunately for a long time, it's been one rule for them and one rule for us. I personally have tried to follow all the ru