'This is pointless': House Republicans poised to revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson
1 year ago

'This is pointless': House Republicans poised to revolt against Speaker Mike Johnson

Raw Story  

An agreement by House Speaker Mike Johnson to work with Democrats on a stopgap spending plan to avoid a government shutdown has members of his caucus furious with multiple members complaining, "We're just kicking the can down the road," and that "it is just more of the same." According to a report from the Daily Beast, Johnson plans to move key deadline dates out to March 8 and March 22, but there are worries among Republicans those dates will crumble too. Of major concern by GOP lawmakers is that Johnson appears to have no long-term plan and continues to keep them in the dark, with one lawmaker stating they heard about his latest maneuver on social media. That’s the most concerning.” During a conference call with the speaker, who was characterized as "wishy-washy" as he explained his efforts, another texted, "This is pointless.” According to the Beast's report, "The situation has gotten so toxic that conservatives are now complimenting their former leader, the exiled McCarthy," with outspoken Rep. Chip Roy calling Johnson's manuvering "capitulation."

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Mike Johnson's latest battle has some GOP lawmaker's 'rolling their eyes': report
1 week, 2 days ago

Mike Johnson's latest battle has some GOP lawmaker's 'rolling their eyes': report

Raw Story  

Fresh off of cajoling and appeasing far-right members of the House Republican caucus to go along with his budget proposal to keep the government running, House Speaker Mike Johnson is now dealing with a new "headache," Politico is reporting. As Rachel Bade and Meredith Lee Hill are reporting, the latest shiny object that has caught the eye of the House …

'Have a backbone': Dem lawmakers tell leadership to force Mike Johnson's hand
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'Have a backbone': Dem lawmakers tell leadership to force Mike Johnson's hand

Raw Story  

Democratic lawmakers are sending a clear signal to leadership this week, reported Politico's Rachel Bade on Tuesday: we don't want to give Trump the votes to keep the government open if it's a blank check for him to keep doing what he's doing. The move comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson demands a "clean" spending bill that doesn't put any …

'Beware': Analyst spots bizarre irony as Republicans 'box themselves into corner'
1 month, 1 week ago

'Beware': Analyst spots bizarre irony as Republicans 'box themselves into corner'

Raw Story  

House Republicans have "boxed themselves into a corner" with a government shutdown fast approaching this month, having thoroughly alienated Democrats out of any reason to help them keep it open, MSNBC columnist Michael A. Cohen wrote for an analysis published on Tuesday morning. Cohen is far from the first to point this out — several others have done so in …

Mike Johnson faces new budget roadblock from panicked GOP lawmakers: report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson faces new budget roadblock from panicked GOP lawmakers: report

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to cater to the desires to the far-right wing members of his caucus is creating a whole new set of problems for the Louisiana Republican. These benefits are promises that were made to the people of NEPA and where I come from, people keep their word.” With Johnson sitting on a slim margin in the …

'Do-or-die' time for Mike Johnson as he faces 'vote-count problem': Politico
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Do-or-die' time for Mike Johnson as he faces 'vote-count problem': Politico

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing the first real test of his control of his GOP caucus in Donald Trump's second term as the clock is ticking toward a government shutdown. According to a report from Politico's Eugene Daniels, it is "do-or-die" time for the top Republican in the House as members of the House Budget Committee review a budget …

Mike Johnson heads for clash with Lindsey Graham as he slams door on budget plan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mike Johnson heads for clash with Lindsey Graham as he slams door on budget plan

Raw Story  

The Republican effort in Congress to pass President Donald Trump's energy, border and tax plans hit a new snag on Tuesday as House Speaker Mike Johnson effectively shut down efforts by Senate Republicans to go around him and revise the legislative approach. According to Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman, Johnson "indicated in a private meeting of the Elected Leadership Committee Monday …

Republicans won’t let Mike Johnson catch his breath as a budget deadline nears
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Republicans won’t let Mike Johnson catch his breath as a budget deadline nears

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 says he’s in lockstep with his colleagues …

'No more of the nonsense': GOP reps hint at 'consequences' if Johnson crosses 'red lines'
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Mike Johnson reelected as US House Speaker by thin margin after Republican's support
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker as two rebel Republicans convinced to change vote
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'No Fs to give': GOP rep remains committed to ousting Mike Johnson on eve of vote
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'No Fs to give': GOP rep remains committed to ousting Mike Johnson on eve of vote

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson is still the favorite to hold the speaker's gavel when the new Congress is sworn in on Friday. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Rep. Thomas Massie is firm in his opposition to Johnson, which could complicate the Louisiana Republican's hopes of winning the speakership on the first ballot. Massie remains the only House Republican …

'He's not that good at it': House Republican snipes at Speaker Johnson on eve of vote
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Raw Story  

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

'They have to get their act together': Senate Republicans turn on House GOP lawmakers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'They have to get their act together': Senate Republicans turn on House GOP lawmakers

Raw Story  

In interviews with NOTUS, several Republican Party senators expressed dismay and disgust with their GOP counterparts in the House over fears they will once again spiral into chaos trying to pick the next speaker. As Riley Rogerson of NOTUS wrote, House Republicans are trying a "shake off a close call with a government shutdown and prepare for Donald Trump’s first …

"Playing with fire": Republican warns that ousting Speaker Mike Johnson would backfire on GOP
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Politics chat: What to expect from the 119th Congress ahead of kickoff
3 months ago

Politics chat: What to expect from the 119th Congress ahead of kickoff

NPR  

Politics chat: What to expect from the 119th Congress ahead of kickoff A new Congress starts this week, with questions about whether House Speaker Mike Johnson can stay in his job and if GOP in-fighting will be an obstacle as the new Trump administration kicks off. They immediately want Congress to take big action on immigration, to spend more money …

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

'No help from me': House Dems vow they will no longer 'save' Speaker Mike Johnson
3 months ago

'No help from me': House Dems vow they will no longer 'save' Speaker Mike Johnson

Raw Story  

A federal government shutdown was avoided late Friday when outgoing President Joe Biden signed into law a last-minute funding plan. A shutdown appeared likely after some bills that Speaker Mike Johnson supported failed in the U.S. House of Representatives. According to Axios' Andrew Solender, however, House Democrats are "sending an early warning signal" to Johnson that he " shouldn't count …

Shutdown crisis reveals challenges for Speaker Johnson's leadership
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3 months, 1 week ago

Shutdown crisis reveals challenges for Speaker Johnson's leadership

India Today  

WASHINGTON: One of the most turbulent sessions of Congress in the modern era is about to make way for the next one. “Ultimately, and let’s be honest, that’s going to be — a large portion of that — will be up to Donald J. Trump.” And yet, Johnson was able to buy time, convincing Trump he would meet the president-elect’s …

Congress narrowly averts government shutdown — and rejects Trump’s debt ceiling commands
3 months, 1 week ago

Congress narrowly averts government shutdown — and rejects Trump’s debt ceiling commands

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. “Look, both through a narrow majority that we have, but also just the difficulties …

‘Sick’: Dems slam Johnson’s refusal to negotiate as government hurls toward shutdown
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Sick’: Dems slam Johnson’s refusal to negotiate as government hurls toward shutdown

Raw Story  

Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson reportedly plans to bring a third spending bill to the House floor for a vote on Friday morning, just hours before an increasingly likely federal government shutdown at midnight. RELATED: ‘Hell No!’: Democrats ‘Unified’ Against Reworked Funding Bill More Favorable to Trump Thursday evening, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans were warned they needed …

'Extremely tenuous': Capitol Hill reporter highlights a 'worrying sign for Mike Johnson'
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Democrats bail out Johnson, pass bill that could avert government shutdown
3 months, 1 week ago

Democrats bail out Johnson, pass bill that could avert government shutdown

Salon  

The House of Representatives voted to keep the government afloat until mid-March on Friday evening after GOP infighting brought the country within hours of a lapse in federal funding. Embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson turned to Democrats after a number of his colleagues signaled an unwillingness to tweak the debt ceiling or approve more spending. “I think he certainly is …

House GOP floats new plans to prevent government shutdown with just hours to go
3 months, 1 week ago

House GOP floats new plans to prevent government shutdown with just hours to go

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Veering toward a midnight Friday government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is proposing a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but punts President-elect Donald Trump demands for a debt limit increase into the new year. House Republicans are meeting behind closed doors on next steps after Trump doubled-down on his insistence that a debt …

Johnson in ‘colossal mess’ with ‘no plan’ to avert shutdown amid rising anger: reports
3 months, 1 week ago

Johnson in ‘colossal mess’ with ‘no plan’ to avert shutdown amid rising anger: reports

Raw Story  

Speaker Mike Johnson and his Republican majority in the House reportedly have "no plan" to avert a shutdown of the federal government—a shutdown that will begin at 12:01 AM Saturday unless they can draft and pass replacement legislation, convince the Senate to pass it, and get President Joe Biden to sign it into law—all in about 36 hours. Up until …

'Raucous caucus': Mike Johnson's new actions said to show 'inherent weakness of the GOP'
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
3 months, 1 week ago

Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson with Republican House leaders at a news conference Tuesday. A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure out how to meet President-elect Donald Trump’s sudden demands — and keep his own job — while federal offices are being told to prepare to shutter operations ahead of Friday’s midnight deadline. …

"I'm gonna just sit back and sip my tea": Democrats won't save Johnson's speakership
3 months, 1 week 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, …

Speaker Johnson ‘faces challengers’ in new year as anger grows in GOP over stop-gap bill
3 months, 1 week ago

Speaker Johnson ‘faces challengers’ in new year as anger grows in GOP over stop-gap bill

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 Mike Johnson could be challenged for the speaker’s chair in …

Mike Johnson Faces Growing GOP Backlash As Elon Musk Calls For Government Shutdown
3 months, 1 week ago

Mike Johnson Faces Growing GOP Backlash As Elon Musk Calls For Government Shutdown

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson found himself in increasingly hot water Wednesday as his Republican colleagues threatened to dump him over his government funding plan ― which he appeared to abandon amid the backlash. It’s no surprise that far-right House Republicans would oppose a stopgap government funding bill, especially one with extra provisions attached. Rep. Ralph …

‘Shameful’: Republican doesn't hold back after Mike Johnson makes government funding deal
3 months, 1 week 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, …

'Disastrous effect': Single omission could have derailed Mike Johnson's spending bill
3 months, 1 week ago

'Disastrous effect': Single omission could have derailed Mike Johnson's spending bill

Raw Story  

With the United States' federal government facing another shutdown threat and a December 21 deadline drawing closer and closer, House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing a three-month stopgap spending bill. One thing the three-month stopgap bill lacks, so far, is farm aid and, according to Politico reporter Meredith Lee Hill, that could be a problem for Johnson. "And it will …

'Traps' ahead for Mike Johnson as he seeks House Speaker re-election: Politico
3 months, 1 week 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 …

GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill
3 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP lawmakers already divided over sweeping Trump policy bill

Politico  

“Our members need to weigh in on that. “We’re all unified around the objectives, how we roll it out, the tactics and strategies, still under discussion.” Supporters of the two-step strategy believe moving quickly on a first bill will let them get an early win on some of their biggest campaign promises — namely border security — right off the …

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

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

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

'Really bad idea': GOP scrambles to make Trump back off recent demand
6 months, 1 week ago

'Really bad idea': GOP scrambles to make Trump back off recent demand

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump in recent weeks has demanded that Republicans in the House of Representatives take the drastic step of shutting down the federal government if they can't pass legislation that would add new restrictions to voter registration. However, Politico reports that some of Trump's allies have been scrambling to get Trump to back off this demand, as shutting …

Mike Johnson's funding bill flops as Trump demands shutdown ultimatum
6 months, 1 week ago

Mike Johnson's funding bill flops as Trump demands shutdown ultimatum

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson suffered a blow on Wednesday night, as his short-term government funding bill failed. The core sticking point was the inclusion of the SAVE Act, a GOP legislative priority that would effectively gut the National Voter Registration Act by adding cumbersome new requirements for people to prove citizenship to register to vote — something that is already …

Speaker Mike Johnson rebuked as his Trump-bait funding bill fails to pass Republican-controlled House
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Trump demand put Mike Johnson in 'jam' — and he may face MAGA leader's 'wrath': reporter
6 months, 1 week ago

Trump demand put Mike Johnson in 'jam' — and he may face MAGA leader's 'wrath': reporter

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump has put House Speaker Mike Johnson in an impossible position with his demand to either pass an already-dead government funding bill laden with provisions to make it harder to vote or let the government shut down. "The former president is not making Speaker Johnson's job any easier right now," said Tapper. he can decide to go …

Johnson schedules doomed show vote on funding plan before pivoting to next step
6 months, 1 week ago

Johnson schedules doomed show vote on funding plan before pivoting to next step

CNN  

CNN — Speaker Mike Johnson has set up a Wednesday vote on a six-month GOP government funding plan that is expected to fail, as the Louisiana Republican is under pressure to show the bill cannot pass before pivoting to the next step. The GOP presidential nominee has said that if Republicans don’t receive “absolute assurances” on election security, they should …

Speaker Mike Johnson pulls vote on government funding bill after Republicans threaten to sink it
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson pulls vote on government funding bill after Republicans threaten to sink it

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 of the House Mike Johnson pulled a vote on …

Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson postpones vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson postponed a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months as opposition from both parties thwarted his first attempt at avoiding a partial government shutdown in three weeks. “We’re having thoughtful conversations, family conversations within the Republican conference and I believe we’ll get there.” Congress …

Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson calls off a vote on a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson walks to a meeting at the Capitol on Wednesday. Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote Wednesday on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded for six months as it became increasingly clear the measure lacked the support to pass as a potential partial government shutdown looms. “We’re having thoughtful …

Johnson struggles to explain Trump's threat: 'He and I are saying exactly the same thing'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Johnson struggles to explain Trump's threat: 'He and I are saying exactly the same thing'

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson struggled Tuesday to explain away former President Donald Trump's demand that he shut down the federal government should controversial legislation fail to pass. Johnson said he and Trump were equally committed to passing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE, Act hours after telling Punchbowl News' Jake Sherman he didn't want to shut down the government. …

Mike Johnson is staring down another threat to his speakership: report
6 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 …

Speaker Mike Johnson’s government funding plan already crumbling with at least 6 GOP no votes
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Speaker Mike Johnson’s government funding plan already crumbling with at least 6 GOP no votes

CNN  

Washington CNN — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s government funding plan is already crumbling with enough Republicans opposed to the resolution to sink it, and more warning the speaker will have to abandon his initial proposal to keep the government open. So it’s an easy no vote for me.” Mills said Monday he informed the House GOP leadership team “I will …

Bipartisan rescue: On the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. politics
10 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 …

Mike Johnson lives to see another day as speaker as Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes off ousting him after two-hour meeting in the Capitol and says the political rivals will 'continue conversations'
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson lives to see another day as speaker as Marjorie Taylor Greene pushes off ousting him after two-hour meeting in the Capitol and says the political rivals will 'continue conversations'

Daily Mail  

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has put off her motion to oust Mike Johnson from the speakership another day after the political foes met for over two hours on Monday. Walking out of the lengthy Capitol Hill meeting, the Georgia Republican said she and fellow Johnson opponent Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., agreed to meet with Johnson again on Tuesday morning. Rep. …

House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job
10 months, 4 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 …

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