Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mike Johnson, was in Minden Monday to meet with community leaders and discuss local and national issues.

Speaker Johnson talked about his journey to his current position as number three in line to the presidency, the issue facing the nation at its borders and the national debt. He also fielded questions from elected officials.

Webster Parish Sheriff Jason Parker and WPSO Patrol Commander Maj. Robbie Hayden were on hand to visit with the Speaker.