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 they voted against MIKE JOHNSON'S bid for speaker. Trump, facing the potential to have his own election certification delayed if the House was paralyzed for weeks without a speaker, endorsed Johnson's re-appointment in recent days, working as hard as he could to get pro-Trump lawmakers frustrated with Johnson's previous reliance on Democrats for key votes to fall in line and back him.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

Speaker vote an ‘ominous sign’ that Trump’s MAGA agenda could face trouble: columnist
5 days, 15 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 …

Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power
5 days, 16 hours ago

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 …

Trump-backed Mike Johnson remains House speaker after Republican holdouts flip votes
5 days, 18 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, 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 …

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 ― …

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 …

'Only likes winners': CNN host questions Trump's loyalty if Mike Johnson loses first vote
6 days 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 'did not try to pressure' key Republican to support Mike Johnson during call: report
6 days ago

Trump 'did not try to pressure' key Republican to support Mike Johnson during call: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump has been working the phones to secure votes for House Speaker Mike Johnson, but he reportedly isn't working them too hard. "Roy told Trump Johnson needs to change things to win the gavel and/or to be successful, if he does wind up getting the votes," she writes on X. Bryan Lanza, a senior adviser to President-elect Donald …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote
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6 days, 15 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 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 …

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, 1 day 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 …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker days before crucial vote
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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 …

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 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 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 …

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 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 …

"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 …

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 …

Trump expresses support for Johnson with conditions as rumors swirl: report
3 weeks ago

Trump expresses support for Johnson with conditions as rumors swirl: report

Raw Story  

Donald Trump expressed support for Mike Johnson remaining House speaker, but with some conditions, according to a report. The president-elect told Fox News Digital that he would back Johnson's re-election as GOP leader in the next Congress if he could avoid "all of the traps being set by Democrats" and act "decisively and tough." "Anybody that supports a bill that …

'All talk, no action': Congressman vows to oppose Mike Johnson as Elon Musk issues warning
3 weeks ago

'All talk, no action': Congressman vows to oppose Mike Johnson as Elon Musk issues warning

Raw Story  

Conservatives are fuming over House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending bill, and Donald Trump's outside allies are leading the charge. "Ok but @elonmusk if you actually want to change things then you need a new Speaker of the House," said Matthew Boyle, Washington bureau chief for Breitbart News. "This is quickly becoming untenable for House Republican leadership, which has elevated Musk …

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 …

Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel promising to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel promising to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is beginning the hard fight for his gavel, a weeks-long campaign that starts Wednesday during internal House Republican leadership elections and will establish the new power centers in Congress for a Washington dominated by President-elect Donald Trump. “This leadership will hit the ground running to deliver President Trump’s agenda,” Johnson said Tuesday on the Capitol …

Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson won the House Republican nomination Wednesday to stay on the job, on track to keep the gavel after a morning endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a full House vote in the new year. Johnson …

'It's a warning': Mike Johnson reportedly facing unexpected 'show of opposition' from GOP
1 month, 4 weeks ago

'It's a warning': Mike Johnson reportedly facing unexpected 'show of opposition' from GOP

Raw Story  

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is about to receive a "show of opposition" from within his own house, according to a new report. Johnson was made the GOP House leader after Republicans rebuffed former speaker Kevin McCarthy, but now faces some of the same demands McCarthy did, according to the report from Politico. "Even as Republicans are increasingly …

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House
2 months ago

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House

NPR  

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images/Getty Images North America House Speaker Mike Johnson has served in the post for little over a year, but his tenure has been marked with few legislative accomplishments and a series of splits within his conference that stymied his party’s agenda. Divisions among GOP lawmakers made it …

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate
3 months, 2 weeks ago

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — One year since Kevin McCarthy was booted from the House speaker’s office after Congress voted in a bipartisan way to prevent a federal government shutdown, the new House Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself courting, but so far avoiding, a similar political fate. “The vast majority support Speaker Johnson — it’s a shame that we’ve got like 10 people …

Speaker Mike Johnson rebuked as his Trump-bait funding bill fails to pass Republican-controlled House
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson rebuked as his Trump-bait funding bill fails to pass Republican-controlled House

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 Speaker Mike Johnson pushed forward with his doomed bid to …

Bipartisan rescue: On the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. politics
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Bipartisan rescue: On the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. politics

The Hindu  

In a rare display of camaraderie across the political divide, Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives rushed to the aid of Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and, alongside others from his party, saved his speakership from termination, by a vote of 359-43 in support of his continuance in that capacity. The threat to his role as the functional head …

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