House Republicans vote to keep Mike Johnson in power after Trump's urging
1 month, 1 week 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 that he supports Johnson retaining his spot as the GOP leader Trump's major priorities out the gate include enacting strict border security laws, streamlining the 'bureaucratic machine' and restoring American energy dominance. President-elect Donald Trump, escorted by House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., for a meeting with the House GOP conference Since being elected speaker, Johnson has faced multiple rounds of funding fights with Democrats and members of his own party.

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Top House Republican makes major prediction for next year — even as colleagues less sure
2 days, 18 hours ago

Top House Republican makes major prediction for next year — even as colleagues less sure

Raw Story  

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise predicted Friday that Speaker Mike Johnson would hold on to his job when the next Congress convenes in January – but he still has a tall order to win over a majority of member votes. Tensions rose on Capitol Hill after Wednesday’s collapse of the spending bill prompted suggestions that Johnson should be replaced as …

'Extremely tenuous': Capitol Hill reporter highlights a 'worrying sign for Mike Johnson'
3 days, 5 hours 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 …

"I'm gonna just sit back and sip my tea": Democrats won't save Johnson's speakership
4 days, 19 hours ago

"I'm gonna just sit back and sip my tea": Democrats won't save Johnson's speakership

Salon  

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries signaled that Democrats would not step in to save Speaker Mike Johnson from a potential ouster attempt, paving the way for a tumultuous fight for the gavel. Asked on Thursday if his caucus would consider voting for Johnson’s upcoming speakership bid if he worked to prevent an impending government shutdown, Jeffries answered “no.” Come January, …

'Complicated' appointment threatens to create new enemies in GOP for Mike Johnson: report
1 week ago

'Complicated' appointment threatens to create new enemies in GOP for Mike Johnson: report

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson has a new issue on his hands for the next Congress, according to a report Monday — who to put in charge of the House Rules Committee. The most likely choice at the moment appears to be Rep. Virginia Foxx, "the outgoing chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and a senior member …

'Traps' ahead for Mike Johnson as he seeks House Speaker re-election: Politico
1 week, 1 day ago

'Traps' ahead for Mike Johnson as he seeks House Speaker re-election: Politico

Raw Story  

Current House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have a clear path to his retaining his seat as the leader of the Republican Party majority House for now, but Politico reports there are pitfalls facing him with such a slim majority. his improved fortunes are attributable to three main factors, all things he’s played an active role in: Bringing his defectors …

Democrats win final seat in US House, cutting into Republican majority
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Democrats win final seat in US House, cutting into Republican majority

Al Jazeera  

Republicans hold a 220-215 majority in House of Representatives but will have to deal with three early vacancies. Washington, DC – Democrats have won the last race to be called in the United States House of Representatives, leaving their Republican rivals with a razor-thin majority in the chamber after the November 5 elections. The Republicans’ narrow edge in the chamber …

'No room for error': Analyst warns Mike Johnson he faces major hurdles in new Congress
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'No room for error': Analyst warns Mike Johnson he faces major hurdles in new Congress

Raw Story  

Ahead of 2025, Republican House members are aiming not to repeat the performance of last year's Congress — which was the "most unproductive" in 50 years. Speaking with New York City journalist Errol Lewis, CNN White House correspondent MJ Lee noted Sunday that the members are set to reconvene this week, and Speaker Mike Johnson "has said that he wants …

'Enough already': Mike Johnson panicking as GOP may only have 1-seat House majority
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Enough already': Mike Johnson panicking as GOP may only have 1-seat House majority

Raw Story  

Democrats suffered three major disappointments in the 2024 election: Vice President Kamala Harris narrowly lost to President-elect Donald Trump, Republicans flipped the U.S. Senate, and Republicans held their small majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. But in an article published on November 27, ABC News reporters Benjamin Siegel and Tal Axelrod stress that Speaker Mike Johnson is still overseeing …

Exclusive: Multiple Republicans reveal plan to boot Mike Johnson as speaker
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

‘It’s on him’: Democrats look to Hakeem Jeffries to plot a path to revival
1 month ago

‘It’s on him’: Democrats look to Hakeem Jeffries to plot a path to revival

CNN  

CNN — Hakeem Jeffries nearly became House speaker. Even without the gavel, many Democrats across Washington say House Minority Leader Jeffries — a 54-year-old New Yorker with centrist roots and messaging chops — is about to become the de facto voice of the party’s future and the face of resistance to Donald Trump. But McGovern believes his party should look …

Speaker Johnson’s ‘epic’ weekend with Trump shows strengths and limits of his power
1 month ago

Speaker Johnson’s ‘epic’ weekend with Trump shows strengths and limits of his power

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — There was House Speaker Mike Johnson walking behind President-elect Donald Trump’s entourage into Saturday night’s UFC fight at Madison Square Garden, his stature overcome by the enormity of the scene around him. The images from Johnson’s wild weekend with Trump provide a snapshot of his proximity to power, the former religious rights attorney just a year on the …

Mike Johnson wins Republican nomination to retain House speakership
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Mike Johnson Basks In Trump Embrace, House GOP Remaining In Power
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Republicans Keep Control Of House Of Representatives
1 month, 1 week ago

Republicans Keep Control Of House Of Representatives

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Republicans are projected to win a majority of seats in the House of Representatives, allowing them to keep control of a chamber they’ve held since 2023 and giving them unified control of the government for the first time since Donald Trump’s first term in 2017. House Speaker Mike Johnson said this week he expected the next Congress …

GOP keeps control of House — handing Trump coveted trifecta
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1 month, 1 week ago

GOP keeps control of House — handing Trump coveted trifecta

Raw Story  

Republicans in Congress will hold onto the House of Representatives in a major victory that paves the way for President-elect Donald Trump to begin the first two years of his second term with his party controlling both chambers of Congress. The victory, called by CNN and NBC News Wednesday, is a worst-case scenario for Democrats still reeling from last week’s …

Republican says Mike Johnson 'rigged' the GOP vote — and promises future fights
1 month, 1 week ago

Republican says Mike Johnson 'rigged' the GOP vote — and promises future fights

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Massie wasn't enthusiastic as he left the Hyatt Regency in Washington, D.C. where Republicans were meeting to hear from Donald Trump on Wednesday. He doesn't think that Speaker Mike Johnson has his vote "locked in" because "he failed to increase our majority in an overwhelming red wave. "He's going to have to do a 180 on …

Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel promising to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress
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1 month, 1 week ago

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress

NPR  

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Republicans have selected their party leaders for the next Congress under President-elect Donald Trump. Senate Republicans elected South Dakota Sen. John Thune to serve as Senate Majority Leader when the new Congress convenes in January. We are one team, we are excited to …

Trump meeting with House Republicans at Capitol on Wednesday 'to celebrate'
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump meeting with House Republicans at Capitol on Wednesday 'to celebrate'

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed Tuesday that President-elect Donald Trump would travel to Washington, D.C., to meet with House Republicans on Wednesday. "President Trump is going to meet with President Biden at the White House, and so it was suggested, in fact, I think he said it first before I did, that he wanted to come and visit with House …

'It's a warning': Mike Johnson reportedly facing unexpected 'show of opposition' from GOP
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Republican Party projected to win majority in US Senate
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republican Party projected to win majority in US Senate

China Daily  

An attendee looks on as Republican candidate for US Senate Mike Rogers speaks during the Michigan GOP's Election Night Party with Mike Rogers and Team Trump on Election Day at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan, US, November 5, 2024. WASHINGTON -- The Republican Party was projected by multiple US media to win back the majority in the US Senate …

Speaker Mike Johnson and the future of the House
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Mike Johnson's Close Relationship with Donald Trump: A Political Power Play for the Future of the GOP
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson's Close Relationship with Donald Trump: A Political Power Play for the Future of the GOP

Associated Press  

House Speaker Mike Johnson is closely linked to Donald Trump, presenting himself as a partner to the former president in his quest to save the GOP's House majority. Johnson is leveraging Trump's political capital and agenda to boost his own, while also potentially challenging the election results if Trump wins. His faith and conservative stance also play a significant role …

Michigan GOP chair accuses Democrats of stealing votes ahead of 2024 election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Michigan GOP chair accuses Democrats of stealing votes ahead of 2024 election

Raw Story  

While speaking in support of Republican U.S. Senate Candidate and former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Monday, Michigan Republican Party Chair Pete Hoekstra said he feared Democrats would “steal some votes” in audio obtained by the Detroit News. While Hoekstra pointed to Roger’s past experiences winning close races, with Rogers winning the race for U.S. Representative in 2000 by 160 votes, …

A year ago Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker. Mike Johnson is trying to avoid that fate
2 months, 4 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 …

Mike Johnson is staring down another threat to his speakership: report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson is staring down another threat to his speakership: report

Raw Story  

The upcoming spending fight in Congress could herald the end of Mike Johnson’s tenure as House speaker, Politico wrote Monday. As a possible government shutdown on Oct. 1 approaches, Johnson has two choices, the news outlet reported: risk “chaos” by going with the priorities of his party’s right flank, or try to reach a bipartisan deal — likely infuriating that …

Massie’s role in failed bid to oust House speaker doesn’t affect his victory in Kentucky GOP primary
7 months ago

Massie’s role in failed bid to oust House speaker doesn’t affect his victory in Kentucky GOP primary

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Rep. Thomas Massie’s role in the failed bid to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson didn’t harm his standing with Republican voters in his Kentucky district, where he easily won his primary election on Tuesday in the conservative stronghold. The libertarian-leaning congressman said his victory amounted to a …

Bipartisan rescue: On the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. politics
7 months, 2 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 …

US House blocks bid to remove Speaker Mike Johnson
7 months, 2 weeks ago

US House blocks bid to remove Speaker Mike Johnson

Al Jazeera  

The United States House of Representatives has voted overwhelmingly to defeat an effort by Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove Speaker Mike Johnson, a fellow Republican. “Hopefully this is the end of the character assassination that has characterised the current Congress.” Hardline Representative Greene has, for weeks, sought to get Johnson kicked out after a string of compromises he made …

Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains

NPR  

Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The House voted overwhelmingly to set aside a motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to call a vote to remove Mike Johnson as speaker of the House. "Mike Johnson worked with Chuck Schumer rather than the conference and …

Mike Johnson is speaker because Hakeem Jeffries allows it
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson is speaker because Hakeem Jeffries allows it

Raw Story  

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene took the next step today in removing Mike Johnson as House speaker. Greene was never a threat to Mike Johnson, not without Jeffries’ say so first. You could say Johnson didn’t need Jeffries to save his speakership, because he was already outmaneuvering Greene among Republicans. Axios reported that “a sizable number of GOP lawmakers cast …

'Extreme position': Democrats hit back as MTG blasts alliance with Mike Johnson
7 months, 3 weeks ago

'Extreme position': Democrats hit back as MTG blasts alliance with Mike Johnson

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tom Massie announced on Wednesday from the U.S. Capitol that they will continue to file a motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from his post. Massie told reporters that Johnson aligned himself with Democratic votes on the omnibus spending bill, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act reauthorization, and the national security bill that funded Ukraine, …

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said Wednesday she would call a vote next week on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson, forcing her colleagues to choose sides in a difficult showdown after Democratic leaders announced they would provide the votes to save the Republican speaker’s job. AP AUDIO: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to force a vote next week …

Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson

NPR  

Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will move next week to try to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from the job over his reliance on votes from Democrats to pass …

MTG melts down after 'slimy' Mike Johnson gets bailed out by House Dems
7 months, 3 weeks ago

MTG melts down after 'slimy' Mike Johnson gets bailed out by House Dems

Raw Story  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene flipped out after House Democrats announced they would back Speaker Mike Johnson against her ousting threat. Democratic leadership announced Tuesday morning they would vote to table Greene's motion to vacate if she invoked the measure, calling her challenge to Johnson's position an example of "Pro-Putin Republican obstruction" The Georgia Republican issued a statement on social media …

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job
7 months, 3 weeks ago

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job

NPR  

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job Enlarge this image toggle caption Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images House Democratic leaders say they'll help House Speaker Mike Johnson keep his job if members of his own party make a move to oust him. "From the very beginning of this Congress, House Democrats have put people over …

3rd Republican joins motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker
8 months ago

3rd Republican joins motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker

NPR  

3rd Republican joins motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images A third Republican House member has signed onto the effort to remove Mike Johnson as House speaker. Gosar's announcement came shortly after a House vote to advance foreign aid bills to Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel, which required Democrats' …

GOP lawmaker threatens to go nuclear if 'anarchist' MTG's bid to oust Johnson succeeds
8 months ago

GOP lawmaker threatens to go nuclear if 'anarchist' MTG's bid to oust Johnson succeeds

Raw Story  

Republicans in the House of Representatives have long expressed frustration with the antics of lawmakers such as Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene, but have rarely done something concrete to stop them. However, an anonymous House Republican tells Axios' Juliegrace Brufke that they may at last reach their breaking point should Greene's bid to oust Speaker Mike Johnson succeed. …

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes towards a vote on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson pushes towards a vote on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing toward action this week on aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, unveiling an elaborate plan Monday to break the package into separate votes to squeeze through the House’s political divides on foreign policy. “But I’m clearly in the minority.” Still, Johnson’s support for Ukraine aid could further incite the populist conservatives who …

House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks Donald Trump's support amid threat to his job. Former president responds
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson seeks Donald Trump's support amid threat to his job. Former president responds

Hindustan Times  

House Speaker Mike Johnson has not had an easy week. Former US President Donald Trump listens as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference at Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on April 12, 2024, in Palm Beach, Florida. Trump backs Jhonson amid calls for ouster Johnson’s leadership position has been under siege, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, …

Donald Trump to meet embattled Speaker Mike Johnson as GOP dissent grows louder
8 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump to meet embattled Speaker Mike Johnson as GOP dissent grows louder

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump is due to make a public appearance with embattled U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday, in a bid to demonstrate unity as the chamber's new leader struggles to wrangle his thin and fractious majority. The meeting presents Johnson with a chance to demonstrate a united front with Donald Trump that Republicans say is necessary if …

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with White House to advance Ukraine aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House, a top House Republican said Thursday. House Republican Leader Steve Scalise told reporters that Johnson had been talking with White House officials about a package that would deviate from the …

House Speaker Mike Johnson Is Negotiating With White House To Advance Ukraine Aid
8 months, 1 week ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson Is Negotiating With White House To Advance Ukraine Aid

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson is negotiating with the White House as he prepares for the treacherous task of advancing wartime funding for Ukraine and Israel through the House, a top House Republican said Thursday. House Republican Leader Steve Scalise told reporters that Johnson had been talking with White House officials about a package that would …

Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson to Discuss Election Integrity on Friday
8 months, 1 week ago

Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson to Discuss Election Integrity on Friday

Live Mint  

-- Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are scheduled to hold an event on election integrity at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate on Friday, according to people familiar. The meeting offers Johnson a side-by-side photo opportunity with Trump at a time when hardliners are threatening to sink the speaker over issues like Ukraine. Hardline Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, …

Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of ouster from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
9 months ago

Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of ouster from Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is at risk of being ousted after hard-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to vacate Friday, his leadership abruptly challenged in the middle of a House vote on a $1.2 trillion package to keep the government open. No speaker had been removed this way until McCarthy’s dramatic ouster last fall, a swift, stunning …

Court affirms removal of Kristina Karamo as Michigan GOP chair
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Court affirms removal of Kristina Karamo as Michigan GOP chair

CNN  

CNN — A Michigan court has affirmed the removal of Kristina Karamo as the state’s Republican Party chair, in a move that could settle a bitter leadership dispute just days before the party’s convention this weekend. In a preliminary injunction issued Tuesday, Kent County Circuit Court Judge J. Joseph Rossi said Karamo was properly removed from her position on January …

Top Republican gives brutal assessment of GOP's 'fifth choice' Mike Johnson
10 months ago

Top Republican gives brutal assessment of GOP's 'fifth choice' Mike Johnson

Raw Story  

Rep. Patrick McHenry on Thursday delivered a brutal assessment of House Speaker Mike Johnson's tenure so far. In an interview with CBS News' Major Garrett flagged by Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman, McHenry essentially argued that Johnson is only House Speaker because the GOP conference couldn't agree on anyone else to take the job, and not because anyone really wanted him …

Democrat to protect Speaker Mike Johnson from being ousted
10 months ago

Democrat to protect Speaker Mike Johnson from being ousted

Daily Mail  

A moderate Democrat has shared a plan with his colleagues to protect Republican Speaker Mike Johnson from being ousted like his predecessor Kevin McCarthy. The Democrat's speaker protection proposal would be contingent on the Senate 's recently-passed $95 billion foreign package for Israel and Ukraine getting a vote on the House floor, which Johnson and other hardline conservatives are decidedly …

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