House Speaker Johnson Boldly Points Out Separation of Church & State 'Not in the Constitution'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has not shied away from letting his Christian faith be a beacon on Capitol Hill. This week, he proclaimed on national television that "everybody's vibrant expression of faith" is needed "because it's such an important part of who we are as a nation." 

Johnson made that statement on CNBC's "Squawk Box" when asked about his decision to pray on the floor of the House after being sworn in as speaker.

"Our deep religious heritage and tradition is a big part of what it means to...