Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power
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Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rather, it came when House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar nominated Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and called Democrats the “governing majority.” On the surface, it might sound daft to hear with Democrats failing to flip the House. “It seems to be that that's the MO for this Congress, just like we saw with the speaker vote, a small group of extreme Republicans holding up Congress for the American people,” Aguilar told The Independent. “It just goes to show how slim the margin is and how much they're gonna have to rely on Democrats to actually govern.” To be certain, Republicans will still have plenty of power. Democrat Jared Moskowitz chatted with his fellow Floridian Anna Paulina Luna, who called Johnson “MAGA Mike” when she voted for him.

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What the House Speaker vote outcome means for Republican control of Washington
3 days, 6 hours ago

What the House Speaker vote outcome means for Republican control of Washington

NPR  

What the House Speaker vote outcome means for Republican control of Washington MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Republican lawmakers are getting down to business this week after reelecting Mike Johnson as House speaker on Friday. SHAH: Well, Speaker Johnson's reelection definitely didn't surprise me, but the fact that it all got done in that one ballot right in the nick of time, …

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains position amid growing signs of trouble ahead
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4 days, 6 hours ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains position amid growing signs of trouble ahead

India Today  

WASHINGTON: This time was supposed to be different. “Speaker Johnson contends that in a environment where we have the White House and the Republican Senate, that he’s going to be able to go get the job done,” said Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who has been outspoken in his criticism of Johnson. “He’s got a really, really tough job,” Senate Majority …

Mike Johnson re-elected as US House Speaker
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5 days, 4 hours ago

Mike Johnson re-elected as US House Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson on Friday was re-elected as Speaker of the US House of Representatives with a narrow victory margin of three votes.The Republican Party has 219 seats in the House against Democrat's 215 seats, the smallest majority in nearly a century. After some tense moments Johnson, 52, who represents the fourth Congressional District of Louisiana, received 218 votes …

Republican Mike Johnson wins re-election as House Speaker with Donald Trump’s backing: All about the new US Speaker
5 days, 5 hours ago

Republican Mike Johnson wins re-election as House Speaker with Donald Trump’s backing: All about the new US Speaker

Live Mint  

Republican Mike Johnson defeated hard-right GOP stalwarts in a heated confrontation on Friday to win reelection as House speaker on the first ballot. But ultimately, with Donald Trump's assistance, Johnson turned over two holdouts who had defected to his side. Following the vote, Johnson vowed to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts, which are due to expire this year and roll …

Who is Mike Johnson, new US House Speaker re-elected amid Republican dissent?
5 days, 6 hours ago

Who is Mike Johnson, new US House Speaker re-elected amid Republican dissent?

Hindustan Times  

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday after lengthy Capitol Hill voting. Mike Johnson narrowly scored the reelection, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff, and was buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump. US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson holds up the gavel after being …

Mike Johnson reelected as US House Speaker by thin margin after Republican's support
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5 days, 6 hours ago

Mike Johnson reelected as US House Speaker by thin margin after Republican's support

India Today  

US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin that highlighted potential fissures among President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill. Johnson appeared to initially fall short of the majority he needed to retain his job in a roll-call vote that lasted nearly two hours, but two Republican opponents …

Mike Johnson, Republican Congressman, re-elected as Speaker of US House with narrow victory
5 days, 6 hours ago

Mike Johnson, Republican Congressman, re-elected as Speaker of US House with narrow victory

India TV News  

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson was re-elected as Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday, securing a narrow victory in a tense vote. With a slim majority of just three votes, Johnson, who represents Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, received 218 votes, narrowly defeating Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who garnered 215 votes. President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Johnson following his …

Speaker vote an ‘ominous sign’ that Trump’s MAGA agenda could face trouble: columnist
5 days, 6 hours ago

Speaker vote an ‘ominous sign’ that Trump’s MAGA agenda could face trouble: columnist

Raw Story  

When Donald Trump returns to the White House in a matter of days, he will complete a rare GOP trifecta of the federal government, but his legislative agenda still faces tough obstacles in Congress, according to the Atlantic’s Russell Berman. Taking into consideration the slugfest House Speaker Mike Johnson faced before narrowly retaining the speaker’s gavel Friday, Berman told readers …

Trump stepped in to pressure renegade Republicans to change speaker votes: report
5 days, 10 hours ago

Trump stepped in to pressure renegade Republicans to change speaker votes: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump worked in the background to stop the House GOP insurrection against House Speaker Mike Johnson, Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman reported on Friday. Those two Republicans, Reps. Ralph Norman and Keith Self, appear to have been lobbied directly by Trump to change their votes, Sherman reported. "DONALD TRUMP weighed in with Reps. RALPH NORMAN and KEITH SELF after …

Trump-backed Mike Johnson remains House speaker after Republican holdouts flip votes
5 days, 10 hours ago

Trump-backed Mike Johnson remains House speaker after Republican holdouts flip votes

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Self later told reporters he switched his vote after receiving assurances that Johnson would …

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote
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5 days, 10 hours ago

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson managed to defeat a GOP rebellion and retain his position on Friday afternoon, following an initial vote in which a small group of Republicans had previously voted against him, reported Politico. With this vote, Johnson, who is facing one of the narrowest House majorities in modern history, clears a major hurdle that had threatened to derail …

'Welp!' Mockery immediately hits Mike Johnson as he struggles to remain speaker
5 days, 11 hours ago

'Welp!' Mockery immediately hits Mike Johnson as he struggles to remain speaker

Raw Story  

Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to carry over his leadership to the 119th Congress struggled to pass its first vote Friday thanks to three Tea Party Republicans — in a move with strikingly similar parallels to Speaker Kevin McCarthy's battle for the position in 2023. Mike Johnson knows he’s cooked," said media monitoring X account PatriotTakes, including a screen capture of …

Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker As GOP Unites
5 days, 11 hours ago

Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker As GOP Unites

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― House Speaker Mike Johnson won reelection to the chamber’s top job Friday, but the victory was marred slightly by last-minute holdouts. While Johnson’s win was technically on the first and only ballot, he won only due to last-minute vote changes by two House Republicans, dragging the vote out by about an extra 45 minutes ― …

Brian Kilmeade delivers ‘bad news’ about Mike Johnson’s speaker vote — and is immediately embarrassed
5 days, 12 hours ago

Brian Kilmeade delivers ‘bad news’ about Mike Johnson’s speaker vote — and is immediately embarrassed

The Independent  

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Mike Johnson faces a critical House vote for speaker. Here’s how the election process works
5 days, 14 hours ago

Mike Johnson faces a critical House vote for speaker. Here’s how the election process works

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As the Republicans and Democrats head back to the House Friday, the GOP’s majority …

Thomas Massie says there’s absolutely no way he’ll vote for Mike Johnson: ‘You can pull all my fingernails out’
5 days, 14 hours ago

Thomas Massie says there’s absolutely no way he’ll vote for Mike Johnson: ‘You can pull all my fingernails out’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky indicated that no scenario …

'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote
5 days, 15 hours ago

'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote

Raw Story  

CNN's John Berman questioned whether Donald Trump would stick by the embattled House Speaker Friday if Mike Johnson loses the first round vote. Trump initially supported Johnson's bid to keep his job, writing on TruthSocial before the New Year, "Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man. "One thing you know very well, Donald Trump really only likes …

Trump facing a 'debacle' if he doesn't get a 'quick win' from the GOP caucus: analyst
5 days, 16 hours ago

Trump facing a 'debacle' if he doesn't get a 'quick win' from the GOP caucus: analyst

Raw Story  

Donald Trump needs a "quick win" today in the House as members choose a new speaker or it could be a bad omen for his second term in the Oval Office. That is according to CNN analyst Stephen Collinson who claimed the president-elect's second term future could hinge on whether current House Speaker Mike Johnson retains the gavel as much …

Who could challenge Johnson for Speaker of the House to push the Trump agenda through Congress?
5 days, 16 hours ago

Who could challenge Johnson for Speaker of the House to push the Trump agenda through Congress?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, several other names floated around before Johnson’s nomination was made official, providing some …

Trump insider admits a 'strong probability' Mike Johnson 'doesn't survive the night'
5 days, 16 hours ago

Trump insider admits a 'strong probability' Mike Johnson 'doesn't survive the night'

Raw Story  

Bryan Lanza, a senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, delivered some bad news for House Speaker Mike Johnson during an appearance on CNN on Friday. After being asked by CNN host John Berman to make a prediction about whether Johnson would be elected speaker, Lanza said that "I think that there's a strong probability that Mike Johnson doesn't …

House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears
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5 days, 16 hours ago

House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears

Huff Post  

Less than an hour before House lawmakers gavel in for the new Congress and elect a speaker, Rep. Thomas Massie said he wouldn't be voting for Mike Johnson and made the case for picking someone else to lead their conference. Without naming names, he said there are GOP members with a large staff of maybe 50 people and experience in …

Live updates: House speaker vote, New Congress swearing-in ceremony
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55 years ago

Live updates: House speaker vote, New Congress swearing-in ceremony

CNN  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson walks to the House Chamber from his office at the US Capitol on December 20. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images/File Mike Johnson has been engaged in a flurry of talks with GOP hardliners who have made a series of demands as they hold out their support ahead of Friday’s critical vote to elect the next speaker. …

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
5 days, 18 hours ago

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump. Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support …

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support
6 days, 6 hours ago

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican's hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. With Republicans holding a narrow 220-215 majority in the House, it …

Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote
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6 days, 6 hours ago

Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

Al Jazeera  

The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives. The United States House of Representatives has re-elected Republican Mike Johnson as its speaker, in a vote seen as a nail-biting test of party unity ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. Friday’s vote for …

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains his post after tight vote
6 days, 6 hours ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains his post after tight vote

LA Times  

Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with support from President-elect Donald Trump. “House Democrats are united behind the most powerful legislative leader in this chamber,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar of Jeffries, recounting the many times their votes bailed out Johnson to ensure passage of important …

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote
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6 days, 6 hours ago

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote

CNN  

CNN — House speaker elections on Friday are less about Mike Johnson and more about Donald Trump. If Trump fails to lift Johnson over the line, he will sow new doubts about his capacity to effectively lead the GOP trifecta of power in the House, Senate and White House. The president-elect has an extra incentive to secure Johnson’s speakership after …

Mike Johnson allies privately fear he's going to lose speaker vote: report
6 days, 10 hours ago

Mike Johnson allies privately fear he's going to lose speaker vote: report

Raw Story  

Speaker Mike Johnson 's allies are privately worrying that he is cruising towards a defeat when the House votes for speaker on Friday. Johnson has the public backing of Donald Trump for a second term of leading the House of Representatives, but insiders in his camp fear it's not enough, according to a report. Others who have opposed Johnson are …

Will Mike Johnson make it? What to look out for ahead of Friday’s House speaker vote
6 days, 11 hours ago

Will Mike Johnson make it? What to look out for ahead of Friday’s House speaker vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The House and Senate will convene on Friday for the …

'He's not that good at it': House Republican snipes at Speaker Johnson on eve of vote
6 days, 12 hours ago

'He's not that good at it': House Republican snipes at Speaker Johnson on eve of vote

Raw Story  

With House members of both parties assembling on Friday to vote on the next speaker, an unapologetic Rep. Tom Massie served notice once again on Thursday that he has no intention of supporting current House Speaker Mike Johnson for a second tour of duty. With a slim GOP 219 to 215 seat majority for Republicans, Johnson can't afford to lose …

Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
1 week ago

Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support

LA Times  

Rep. Mike Johnson takes the oath to be the new House speaker in 2023. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. In past years, Democratic President Biden, Trump …

Trump says he will make phone calls to drum up support for Mike Johnson ahead of speaker vote
1 week ago

Trump says he will make phone calls to drum up support for Mike Johnson ahead of speaker vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Donald Trump told reporters he would make phone calls …

GOP Lawmaker Says Mike Johnson Doesn't Have The Votes To Be Speaker
1 week, 1 day ago

GOP Lawmaker Says Mike Johnson Doesn't Have The Votes To Be Speaker

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Chip Roy said House Speaker Mike Johnson could lose his bid to keep the gavel when the chamber votes later this week. “Right now, I don’t believe that he has the votes on Friday, and I think we need to have the conference get together so that we can get united,” Roy told Fox Business host …

Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for House speaker. His future is still anything but certain
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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for House speaker. His future is still anything but certain

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The support of the president-elect could be enough to move Trump loyalists like Anna …

'Absurd': Retiring House Republican lashes out at GOP colleagues over speaker attacks
1 week, 1 day ago

'Absurd': Retiring House Republican lashes out at GOP colleagues over speaker attacks

Raw Story  

Rep. Patrick McHenry, who is retiring at the end of this term, has a warning for conservatives he says are fostering an "absurd" goal of reigning in the powers of the House speakership while hoping for "conservative outcomes". "What Congress has done since the Progressive Era is hand away power to agencies in the executive branch — and what we’ve …

Mike Johnson 'taking victory lap' after winning Trump nod for speaker: CNN conservative
1 week, 1 day ago

Mike Johnson 'taking victory lap' after winning Trump nod for speaker: CNN conservative

Raw Story  

Donald Trump finally endorsed Mike Johnson in the face of some Republican opposition, but a conservative commentator said the embattled House Speaker still has a lot more work to do. A handful of GOP lawmakers, including Rep. Thomas Massie, have indicated they have lost faith in Johnson after last week's spending deal debacle, but Trump and his so-called co-president Elon …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker days before crucial vote
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker days before crucial vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. !” The president-elect’s key endorsement ahead of Friday’s vote to determine who wields the …

Elon Musk knifes Mike Johnson immediately after backing Trump’s endorsement of him
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1 week, 2 days ago

Elon Musk knifes Mike Johnson immediately after backing Trump’s endorsement of him

Raw Story  

Elon Musk, the billionaire co-chair of the Department of Government Efficiency, suggested he could oppose Rep. Mike Johnson for speaker of the House — moments after promising "full support" for the Republican lawmaker. In a post on the X social media platform, Johnson thanked President-elect Donald Trump for his "Complete & Total endorsement." But less than an hour later, the …

Second House Republican signals defiance of Trump's Mike Johnson endorsement
1 week, 2 days ago

Second House Republican signals defiance of Trump's Mike Johnson endorsement

Raw Story  

Rep, Victoria Spartz on Monday signaled that she's not on board with President-elect Donald Trump's decision to back Mike Johnson's bid for the speakership. Shortly after renegade Rep. Thomas Massie put out a statement defying Trump's call to make Johnson speaker, Spartz sent out a message on X that also poured cold water on the idea. However, we still need …

Renegade Republican defies Trump in House speaker battle
1 week, 2 days ago

Renegade Republican defies Trump in House speaker battle

Raw Story  

Rep. Thomas Massie flouted Donald Trump's endorsement of embattled House speaker Mike Johnson Monday. The Kentucky Republican announced last week that he would not support Johnson's re-election bid as speaker as other GOP lawmakers indicated they were on the fence. "I respect and support President Trump, but his endorsement of Mike Johnson is going to work out about as well …

Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker, but GOP critics refuse to back down
1 week, 2 days ago

Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker, but GOP critics refuse to back down

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week. Let's get to work!” The signal of support from Trump comes despite his frustration with a spending deal Johnson pushed through the House days before Christmas that failed …

Trump’s Mike Johnson endorsement treats embattled speaker like an afterthought
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump’s Mike Johnson endorsement treats embattled speaker like an afterthought

Raw Story  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson may not be speaker after Friday's vote—though he did get the nod from President-elect Donald Trump Monday morning. Posting to Truth Social, Trump gave Johnson his endorsement in a rambling message that treated the embattled speaker more like an afterthought. ALL SEVEN SWING STATES, 312 ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES, AND THE POPULAR VOTE BY MILLIONS …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after govt funding turmoil: ‘Will do the right thing’
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1 week, 2 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after govt funding turmoil: ‘Will do the right thing’

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress. Donald Trump said Monday in a post on his social media network that Johnson “is a good, hard working, religious man”. Trump said Monday in a post on his social media network that Johnson “is a good, hard …

Trump breaks silence on whether he backs House Speaker Mike Johnson amid Republican chaos
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump breaks silence on whether he backs House Speaker Mike Johnson amid Republican chaos

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump is throwing his full support behind Mike Johnson to continue as Republican House Speaker after weeks of speculation over his future. But Trump's ringing endorsement could go a long way toward shoring up support for Johnson as Republicans prepare to move forward once the president-elect takes office on January 20. Trump's backing could be the only thing that …

Donald Trump officially endorses 'religious man' Mike Johnson for speaker
1 week, 2 days ago

Donald Trump officially endorses 'religious man' Mike Johnson for speaker

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump offered his official endorsement for reelecting Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Despite large scale voter fraud taking place in numerous states, including California, where votes are ridiculously still being counted, or under review!" "Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard working, religious man," he wrote. During a Monday interview on Fox …

Trump adviser: New speaker of the House will be 'one-person decision' by Donald Trump
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump adviser: New speaker of the House will be 'one-person decision' by Donald Trump

Raw Story  

Trump 2024 adviser Corey Lewandowski insisted that Rep. Mike Johnson would retain the speaker's gavel because it came down to a "one-person decision" by President-elect Donald Trump. I believe that Donald Trump is going to support him as a next speaker of the House," Lewandowski told Fox News on Monday, dismissing Republican members of Congress who oppose Johnson. "He's been …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House speaker after government funding turmoil
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House speaker after government funding turmoil

LA Times  

House Speaker Mike Johnson meets with reporters in Washington on Dec. 20 to discuss legislation to avoid a government shutdown. President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress. The speaker’s first two funding plans collapsed as Trump, who does not take the oath of office until …

Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil
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1 week, 3 days ago

Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday backed House Speaker Mike Johnson for another term as speaker. Let's get to work!” Trump's support for Johnson comes despite Johnson pushing through a spending bill through the House before Christmas, which ultimately failed to achieve his central goal of raising the debt limit. The speaker's first two funding plans collapsed as Trump, who …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to return as US House speaker, despite backlash

Al Jazeera  

President-elect Donald Trump had previously clashed with Speaker Johnson over the passage of a bipartisan spending bill. United States President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed the continued leadership of Mike Johnson in the House of Representatives, in an apparent attempt to limit Republican discord in the new year. “A weak legislative branch, beholden to the swamp, will not be able to …

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