Mike Johnson struggles in first bid to retain speakership
5 days, 20 hours ago

Mike Johnson struggles in first bid to retain speakership

Raw Story  

UPDATE: During a long break, Mike Johnson managed to convince Reps. Ralph Norman and Keith Self to change their votes, returning him to the speakership. In the first vote, Johnson's first bid for the speakership initially came up short, In total, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries received 215 votes, Johnson received 215 votes, and three renegade Republicans voted for someone other than either of the two leading candidates. During a long break, Reps. Ralph Norman and Keith Self were persuaded to change their votes to back Johnson, eventually letting him retain the gavel. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy holds the record for the most votes needed to attain the speakership, as it took him 17 rounds to finally get over the finish line back in 2023.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson retains position amid growing signs of trouble ahead
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4 days, 15 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, 13 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, 13 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, 14 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, Republican Congressman, re-elected as Speaker of US House with narrow victory
5 days, 15 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 …

Mike Johnson reelected as US House Speaker by thin margin after Republican's support
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5 days, 15 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 …

Republican calls House speaker vote 'theater of the absurd'
5 days, 16 hours ago

Republican calls House speaker vote 'theater of the absurd'

Raw Story  

A GOP lawmaker called Friday's House Speaker vote — in which two Republicans were finally convinced to change their ballots but a third still held out — "the theater of the absurd." Rep. Mike Lawler posted his congratulations to Rep. Mike Johnson on X for keeping the speakership before Lawler appeared with CNN's Jake Tapper. But I'm glad, obviously, that …

Trump stepped in to pressure renegade Republicans to change speaker votes: report
5 days, 18 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 …

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote
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5 days, 19 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, 19 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, 19 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, 21 hours ago

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

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 Fox & Friends co-host Brian Kilmeade was left with a …

Mike Johnson faces a critical House vote for speaker. Here’s how the election process works
5 days, 22 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 …

'It is numerically possible': House Dem claims Hakeem Jeffries could win speaker vote
5 days, 22 hours ago

'It is numerically possible': House Dem claims Hakeem Jeffries could win speaker vote

Raw Story  

The Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee claimed Friday that it's "numerically possible" for Democrats to thwart Republicans and vote in House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as the new House Speaker. Rep. Gerry Connolly told CNN's Jim Acosta that House Democrats are firmly behind Jeffries as current House Speaker Mike Johnson fights to keep his job. If enough Republicans …

'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote
5 days, 23 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 …

Who could challenge Johnson for Speaker of the House to push the Trump agenda through Congress?
6 days 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'
6 days 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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6 days, 1 hour 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
6 days, 3 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, 15 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 …

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains his post after tight vote
6 days, 15 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 …

Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote
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6 days, 15 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 …

Mike Johnson flips enough votes after initially coming up short
6 days, 15 hours ago

Mike Johnson flips enough votes after initially coming up short

Salon  

Update: After leaving the floor with Mike Johnson, Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Keith Self, R-Texas changed their votes to support the incumbent speaker. Related Mike Johnson is still fighting for his job because Donald Trump no longer has the juice The Louisiana Republican failed to meet the threshold in a roll call vote that took place early Friday afternoon. …

Johnson wins speakership bid after flipping two MAGA detractors
6 days, 15 hours ago

Johnson wins speakership bid after flipping two MAGA detractors

Salon  

Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson narrowly won the House speakership on Friday, overcoming a far-right-led effort to challenge his leadership in the first round of voting. But Self and Norman, both members of the far-right Freedom Caucus, flipped their votes before the first ballot concluded, delivering Johnson the 218 votes needed for the speakership. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries received 215 votes, …

Mike Johnson allies privately fear he's going to lose speaker vote: report
6 days, 19 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, 19 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 …

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 …

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, 2 days 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 …

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 endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — 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 …

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 …

"Playing with fire": Republican warns that ousting Speaker Mike Johnson would backfire on GOP
1 week, 3 days ago

"Playing with fire": Republican warns that ousting Speaker Mike Johnson would backfire on GOP

Salon  

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., is warning against the repercussions of his own party's attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., who is facing harsh criticism for the U.S. spending bill that passed last week to avert a government shutdown. “The fact is that Mike Johnson inherited a disaster when Matt Gaetz and several of my colleagues teamed up with …

GOP lawmaker: Denying Mike Johnson's speakership would 'squander' opportunity from God
1 week, 3 days ago

GOP lawmaker: Denying Mike Johnson's speakership would 'squander' opportunity from God

Raw Story  

Rep. Brian Babin warned his Republican colleagues opposing Rep. Mike Johnson to be speaker of the House would "squander" an opportunity that "the Lord God" had given them to change the country. During a Sunday interview with Fox News, host Rich Edson asked Babin about Johnson's chances to keep the speakership with a slim Republican majority. "The American people have …

Ex-House lawmaker stuns MSNBC hosts with surprise candidate to replace Mike Johnson
1 week, 4 days ago

Ex-House lawmaker stuns MSNBC hosts with surprise candidate to replace Mike Johnson

Raw Story  

During an appearance on MSNBC's "The Weekend," former Rep. Joe Walsh was asked if there is a viable replacement for House speaker since it appears current Speaker Mike Johnson may be in trouble with some of his colleagues. With at least four GOP House members sitting on the fence or outright saying they will not support Johnson in the closely …

House Republicans knife 'lame duck' Mike Johnson in interviews with right-wing website
2 weeks, 1 day ago

House Republicans knife 'lame duck' Mike Johnson in interviews with right-wing website

Raw Story  

Last week’s spending bill fiasco on Capitol Hill may have signaled the end of Rep. Mike Johnson’s tenure as House speaker. “Mike Johnson’s disastrous handling of the continuing resolution unquestionably left his future speakership imperiled with several members rethinking whether they can back him in January,” one congressional Republican who was granted anonymity told the publication. The heightened tensions on …

Democrats tell Johnson they won’t rescue him from far-right members again
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Democrats tell Johnson they won’t rescue him from far-right members again

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 House Democrats have made it clear to Speaker Mike Johnson …

Where Mike Johnson stands on the speaker vote
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Where Mike Johnson stands on the speaker vote

Politico  

Where Mike Johnson stands on the speaker vote With assists from POLITICO’s Congress team Several more Republicans have since shared concerns about Speaker Mike Johnson’s continued service in the top spot. Don’t expect a repeat: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on MSNBC Sunday “there will be no Democrats available to save him” after he said Johnson reneged on the …

'Extremely tenuous': Capitol Hill reporter highlights a 'worrying sign for Mike Johnson'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'Extremely tenuous': Capitol Hill reporter highlights a 'worrying sign for Mike Johnson'

Raw Story  

House speaker Mike Johnson appears to be on the brink of losing his gavel when the next Congress is sworn in next month. Donald Trump and Elon Musk killed a bipartisan government funding bill Wednesday, and Johnson has seemingly lost the support of many Republicans to hold onto his job, which senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee suggested should go …

‘Cost us seats’: GOP turns on libertarians as it laments small House majority
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Cost us seats’: GOP turns on libertarians as it laments small House majority

Raw Story  

House Republicans just barely managed to retain their majority in the election — a weak showing compared to their largest presidential victory since 2004 and their gain of seats in the Senate. These two PACs combined "spent $840,000 to boost Libertarian candidates in three races that Republicans narrowly lost in Ohio, North Carolina and Oregon." Those races involved Democratic incumbent …

Exclusive: Multiple Republicans reveal plan to boot Mike Johnson as speaker
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Multiple Republicans reveal plan to boot Mike Johnson as speaker

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Conservatives on Capitol Hill still aren’t sold on Speaker Mike Johnson. “Honestly, I think it's more that members don't see somebody who's going to be strategic, make the right call, make timely calls.” Former Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good lost his primary this year, but as he heads for the exits, he’s encouraging his colleagues to replace …

Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership

China Daily  

US House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference for House Republicans, following their leadership meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, November 13, 2024. WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday won Republican nomination to remain in the position, after President-elect Donald Trump appeared to have backed him during a meeting with House Republicans. Johnson, a Louisiana …

Far-right House members suggest Mike Johnson’s woes may not be over
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Far-right House members suggest Mike Johnson’s woes may not be over

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. Even with Trump’s backing of Mike Johnson, conservative grievances threaten to derail incoming GOP …

House Republicans vote to keep Mike Johnson in power after Trump's urging
1 month, 3 weeks ago

House Republicans vote to keep Mike Johnson in power after Trump's urging

Daily Mail  

House Speaker Mike Johnson will retain his top GOP leadership position after Donald Trump urged Republicans to vote for him Wednesday. President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., as he arrives to speak at a meeting with the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. During Trump's remarks before House Republicans he mentioned …

Mike Johnson Basks In Trump Embrace, House GOP Remaining In Power
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson Basks In Trump Embrace, House GOP Remaining In Power

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement of House Speaker Mike Johnson should put an end to any debate over his hold on the Republican conference, several party members said Wednesday. Rep. Carlos Gimenez told HuffPost that Trump made it clear in his appearance before the conference Wednesday morning he considered Johnson “my guy.” “That settles it as far as …

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