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 given us a mandate to fix this country, and we don't want to be spending weeks again choosing another speaker." With Republicans in control of the White House and Congress, Babin said the party "can't be squandering away days and weeks trying to pick a speaker when we've got an agenda to pass to save this country."

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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 …

'No more of the nonsense': GOP reps hint at 'consequences' if Johnson crosses 'red lines'
5 days, 12 hours ago

'No more of the nonsense': GOP reps hint at 'consequences' if Johnson crosses 'red lines'

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly avoided the embarrassment of failing to get a majority of votes to keep the speaker's gavel on Friday, when the 119th Congress was sworn in. Notably, Johnson's reelection as speaker comes with the caveat that he could still be ousted via a motion to vacate, similar to how former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was removed …

Republican calls House speaker vote 'theater of the absurd'
5 days, 17 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 …

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 struggles in first bid to retain speakership
5 days, 21 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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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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 …

Ex-lawmaker: GOP in for 'miserable' first day as they wrangle over speakership
1 week, 1 day ago

Ex-lawmaker: GOP in for 'miserable' first day as they wrangle over speakership

Raw Story  

House Republicans are in for a "miserable" first day of the next term of Congress, as they struggle to muster up the votes to get House Speaker Mike Johnson re-installed with the gavel, members both current and former are acknowledging, reported The Daily Beast on Tuesday. The key problem they immediately face is that it's unclear, despite President-elect Donald Trump …

'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 …

Ex-GOP Lawmaker Stuns Interviewer With Unfiltered Prediction: 'You Can't Say That'
1 week, 2 days ago

Ex-GOP Lawmaker Stuns Interviewer With Unfiltered Prediction: 'You Can't Say That'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Rep. Denver Riggleman pulled no punches with his withering prediction of how the first days of the upcoming GOP-controlled Congress will play out. Miserable,” Riggleman told Bloomberg’s Joe Mathieu on Monday’s “Balance of Power.” “I think it’s going to be a miserable day. I think you’re going to have a lot of votes,” he continued, referring …

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, 3 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 …

"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 …

'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 …

'Raucous caucus': Mike Johnson's new actions said to show 'inherent weakness of the GOP'
3 weeks ago

'Raucous caucus': Mike Johnson's new actions said to show 'inherent weakness of the GOP'

Raw Story  

A Democratic lawmaker slammed House speaker Mike Johnson for losing control of his Republican majority and risking a government shutdown. "So we've got to get back to getting the government funded, and we got to make sure that the American people get their paychecks, that, you know, there's access to food assistance, that all the things that we know are …

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

‘Shameful’: Republican doesn't hold back after Mike Johnson makes government funding deal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Shameful’: Republican doesn't hold back after Mike Johnson makes government funding deal

Raw Story  

MAGA U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison is blasting Mike Johnson over the speaker's bipartisan legislation to keep the government running past the Friday midnight deadline and through the middle of March — calling it a "total dumpster fire" and "garbage." Asked about the continuing resolution, which includes $100 billion in disaster relief for areas hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton, …

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 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 …

'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 …

Mike Johnson's Close Relationship with Donald Trump: A Political Power Play for the Future of the GOP
2 months, 1 week 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 …

'One of the most complicated speakerships in history': Johnson defends 'impossible' job
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'One of the most complicated speakerships in history': Johnson defends 'impossible' job

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson gave himself a pat on the back on Wednesday as he defended his tenure from critics including firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was on the warpath against Johnson again earlier this month In an interview with CNN's Manu Raju, Greene declared that she was not at all satisfied with Johnson's plan — …

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

‘Lord of the Flies’: Inside MTG’s effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson
8 months ago

‘Lord of the Flies’: Inside MTG’s effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to survive a challenge from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and other far-right Republicans next week, but the goal isn’t to elect a new speaker. “I think you should talk to my comms director right here, and he’ll tell you about all the support I have.” Greene then went in to vote on …

Seeking ‘the right side of history,’ Speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to deliver aid to Ukraine
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Seeking ‘the right side of history,’ Speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to deliver aid to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his own career -- House Speaker Mike Johnson prayed for guidance. Not quite six months on the job, Johnson’s leadership will help determine if the U.S. is able to hold its standing as what the speaker has called a “beacon of …

Letters to the Editor: Why Mike Johnson’s public displays of religious piety are a real problem
1 year ago

Letters to the Editor: Why Mike Johnson’s public displays of religious piety are a real problem

LA Times  

Members-elect of Congress, including Rep. Mike Johnson, pray during the fourth day of voting for speaker of the House on Jan. 6, 2023. To the editor: Thanks for including the photo of eight members of Congress — including Rep. Mike Johnson, who hadn’t yet become speaker — piously posing for a group prayer in the House Chamber. To the editor: …

Column: The shutdown looms, and Speaker Mike Johnson has nothing
1 year, 1 month ago

Column: The shutdown looms, and Speaker Mike Johnson has nothing

LA Times  

House Speaker Mike Johnson, the obscure former backbencher vaulted out of the far-right field to Congress’ highest-ranking job just over two weeks ago, told Sean Hannity that the many Americans wondering about his worldview should simply “pick up a Bible” and read it. Doug Heye, a Republican strategist, last Thursday posted on X: “With all the political news this week” …

Speaker Johnson led House passage of Israel aid. But the hard part comes next in confronting Biden
1 year, 2 months ago

Speaker Johnson led House passage of Israel aid. But the hard part comes next in confronting Biden

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — As new Speaker Mike Johnson grabbed hold of the House gavel, he made a plea for Americans to “give me a chance” before making up their minds about the newcomer’s ability to lead the far-right House Republican majority that elected him to power. Jordan, a firebrand former rival allied with Johnson, said the new speaker is doing a …

Speaker Mike Johnson faces uphill battle on spending, foreign aid
1 year, 2 months ago

Speaker Mike Johnson faces uphill battle on spending, foreign aid

Daily Mail  

After securing the gavel and ending three weeks of House impasse, the newly minted Speaker Mike Johnson faces a long list of hurdles. That will be a tall order for Johnson during next month's spending battle, when the continuing resolution that prompted McCarthy's firing will expire. Johnson has proposed putting another CR on the House floor to extend government funding …

Christian conservatives cheer one of their own as Mike Johnson assumes Congress’ most powerful seat
1 year, 2 months ago

Christian conservatives cheer one of their own as Mike Johnson assumes Congress’ most powerful seat

Associated Press  

Evangelical Christian conservatives have long had allies in top Republican leadership in Congress. With the ADF, Johnson championed a 2004 Louisiana ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage, writing in the Shreveport Times that “homosexual relationships are inherently unnatural” and that society should not approve “such a dangerous lifestyle.” In 2003, after the U.S. Supreme Court nullified state laws banning same-sex …

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker belongs to GOP’s religious conservative wing
1 year, 2 months ago

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker belongs to GOP’s religious conservative wing

Raw Story  

Before a relatively short time in elected office, new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana was a constitutional lawyer deeply involved in religious causes. House Republicans’ choice of Johnson addressed two faults some members of the conference found with a previous speaker-designee who dropped out on Tuesday, Minnesota’s Tom Emmer. Fundraising gap Johnson’s campaign fundraising operation has increased by …

After 3 weeks US House gets a Speaker, Trump aide Mike Johnson secures majority GOP support
1 year, 2 months ago

After 3 weeks US House gets a Speaker, Trump aide Mike Johnson secures majority GOP support

Hindustan Times  

Rep. Mike Johnson easily secured enough votes to be elected House speaker on Wednesday, as Republicans were eagerly elevating the little-known conservative leader to the seat of U.S. power and ending for now the political chaos in their majority. U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, the latest House Republican nominee for House Speaker, pumps his fist as the end of voting nears …

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos
1 year, 2 months ago

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans unanimously elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker on Wednesday, eagerly elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader to the major seat of U.S. power and ending for now the weeks of political chaos in their majority. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks after he was chosen as the Republicans latest nominee for House speaker at a Republican …

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes fourth GOP nominee for House-Speaker role
1 year, 2 months ago

Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana becomes fourth GOP nominee for House-Speaker role

Hindustan Times  

Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers. Rep. Mike Johnson becomes the fourth Republican nominee for House speaker after Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Johnson of Louisiana, a lower-ranked member …

House Republicans Say They’ve Agreed On A Speaker — Again
1 year, 2 months ago

House Republicans Say They’ve Agreed On A Speaker — Again

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― House Republicans settled on Rep. Mike Johnson as their newest pick Tuesday night to be the next House speaker, crossing their collective fingers a Southern conservative will break the knot the selection process has become. RINO Tom Emmer, who I do not know well, is not one of them,” Trump posted on social media, using …

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
1 year, 2 months ago

Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans chose Rep. Mike Johnson as their latest nominee for House speaker late Tuesday, hours after an earlier pick, Rep. Tom Emmer, abruptly withdrew in the face of opposition from Donald Trump and hardline GOP lawmakers. Johnson of Louisiana, a lower-ranked member of the House GOP leadership team, becomes the fourth Republican nominee after Emmer and the others …

Seth Meyers Turns Republican's Words Against GOP In Harsh Message For Next Speaker
1 year, 2 months ago

Seth Meyers Turns Republican's Words Against GOP In Harsh Message For Next Speaker

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Seth Meyers pointed to a “fundamental problem” within the House GOP and used members’ own words to rip the chamber’s future speaker. “The GOP is a fractured coalition with no discernible ideological core except that most of them want to dismantle American democracy and on top of that, the job of speaker absolutely sucks. In order to …

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