Opinion: Speaker Mike Johnson sings 'Kumbaya' with the Democrats
8 months ago

Opinion: Speaker Mike Johnson sings 'Kumbaya' with the Democrats

LA Times  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks with reporters last week about his plan for a vote on aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s sin in his tormentors’ view, aside from being utterly distrusted by them and Democrats alike, was to rely on Democrats’ votes to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and fund the government, averting defaults and shutdowns. And now that Johnson has finally let Congress approve Biden’s request for aid to a desperate Ukraine, Democrats are poised to provide the votes to prevent his defenestration. I can’t imagine that he won’t continue to be speaker.” That Democrats would save a Republican speaker is almost inconceivable, and it’s the ultimate evidence that we’ve got a coalition government in the House. For more than two decades, the majority complied, but in the past year Republican rebels have killed seven of their leadership’s rules, blocking the bills and humiliating first McCarthy and then Johnson.

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Trump expresses support for Johnson with conditions as rumors swirl: report
5 days, 23 hours 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

News Analysis: Mike Johnson just did the same thing that cost Kevin McCarthy his job
1 year, 1 month ago

News Analysis: Mike Johnson just did the same thing that cost Kevin McCarthy his job

LA Times  

On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Johnson became the latest GOP House speaker to rely on Democratic votes to keep Washington running. “The passage of today’s continuing resolution puts House Republicans in the best position to fight for conservative policy victories,” Johnson said in a statement. Johnson’s lack of concern may be justified — this time, at least, said Norman Ornstein, a …

Mike Johnson named US House of Representatives speaker, ending rudderless three weeks after ouster of Kevin McCarthy
1 year, 1 month ago

Mike Johnson named US House of Representatives speaker, ending rudderless three weeks after ouster of Kevin McCarthy

ABC  

The US House of Representatives elected Republican Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership experience, as its speaker on Wednesday after a turbulent three weeks that left the rudderless chamber unable to respond to the Middle East crisis or carry out any of its basic duties. Key points: Previous speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted on October 3 by a small …

Who is Mike Johnson, the new US Republican House speaker?
1 year, 1 month ago

Who is Mike Johnson, the new US Republican House speaker?

Al Jazeera  

Mike Johnson was elected as House speaker after three other candidates were unable to secure enough votes. Mike Johnson, a relatively lesser-known Republican from Louisiana, has taken the gavel as the new speaker of the US House of Representatives, ending three weeks of political chaos. — Speaker Mike Johnson November 7, 2020 He has earned the nickname “MAGA Mike” among …

Trump's ally Mike Johnson elected new Speaker of US House of Representatives
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump's ally Mike Johnson elected new Speaker of US House of Representatives

India TV News  

Republican Congressman from Louisiana Mike Johnson has been elected as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, said an official on Thursday. The election of Johnson, whose candidature was supported by former President Donald Trump, brought an end to three weeks of uncertainty in US politics. Johnson's reaction after winning the vote Johnson, in his maiden address to the Congress, …

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans
1 year, 1 month ago

Who is Mike Johnson? New House speaker is a strong Trump ally and a quiet force among Republicans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A low-key lawmaker in Congress for less than a decade, new House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t recognizable to most Americans. Trump said Wednesday that Johnson is going to “make us all proud.” Former Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, the top Republican on the Judiciary panel during Trump’s first impeachment, said Wednesday that during hectic times on the committee, Johnson …

After 3 weeks US House gets a Speaker, Trump aide Mike Johnson secures majority GOP support
1 year, 1 month 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 wins House speaker election after emerging as the Trump-backed 'GOP unity candidate' following 22 days of turmoil
1 year, 1 month ago

Mike Johnson wins House speaker election after emerging as the Trump-backed 'GOP unity candidate' following 22 days of turmoil

Daily Mail  

The Louisiana Republican won unanimous support from all of his colleagues After 22 farcical days, thirteen failed candidates, four nominees and four floor votes, the Republicans have finally elected a House speaker. Louisiana's Mike Johnson has been unanimously selected by his party to take the gavel in a vote that ended the three-week House GOP circus sparked by the ousting …

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 …

Editorial: House Republicans just elected an election denier as speaker. American democracy is in trouble
1 year, 2 months ago

Editorial: House Republicans just elected an election denier as speaker. American democracy is in trouble

LA Times  

A new sign is installed above the entrance to the office of House Speaker Mike Johnson on Oct. 25, 2023, at the U.S. Capitol. This is how far the GOP has fallen: House Republicans on Wednesday unanimously elected as speaker a man who actively tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election results and would like to lock up people who …

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 …

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of the House
1 year, 2 months ago

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of the House

NPR  

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of the House toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP Republicans have elected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to be speaker of the House, ending a three-week vacancy that brought legislative work to a halt and plunged the conference into disarray. Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., who voted to oust McCarthy and opposed Jordan's candidacy, predicted ahead of the …

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