Johnson allies warn that a speakership battle could delay Trump’s victory certification
1 week ago

Johnson allies warn that a speakership battle could delay Trump’s victory certification

CNN  

CNN — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s allies are leaning into a key argument in a bid to avoid a chaotic floor fight over the gavel on Friday: A vote against Johnson could delay the finalization of Donald Trump’s White House win. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota told CNN that Republicans need to get to work quickly to begin to advance Trump’s agenda with the GOP trifecta in Washington. Trump told reporters on Tuesday night that he would make calls on Johnson’s behalf to fellow Republicans, if necessary, but said he believed Johnson would “get a successful vote.” “He’s the one that can win right now. “You’re literally just stuck in a cyclical pattern of speaker votes with the clerk overseeing,” one GOP source said, describing what would happen without a speaker at the start of a new Congress.

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What the House Speaker vote outcome means for Republican control of Washington
3 days, 11 hours ago

What the House Speaker vote outcome means for Republican control of Washington

NPR  

What the House Speaker vote outcome means for Republican control of Washington MICHEL MARTIN, HOST: Republican lawmakers are getting down to business this week after reelecting Mike Johnson as House speaker on Friday. SHAH: Well, Speaker Johnson's reelection definitely didn't surprise me, but the fact that it all got done in that one ballot right in the nick of time, …

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains position amid growing signs of trouble ahead
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4 days, 11 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, 8 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 …

Mike Johnson re-elected as US House Speaker
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5 days, 9 hours ago

Mike Johnson re-elected as US House Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson on Friday was re-elected as Speaker of the US House of Representatives with a narrow victory margin of three votes.The Republican Party has 219 seats in the House against Democrat's 215 seats, the smallest majority in nearly a century. After some tense moments Johnson, 52, who represents the fourth Congressional District of Louisiana, received 218 votes …

Speaker vote an ‘ominous sign’ that Trump’s MAGA agenda could face trouble: columnist
5 days, 11 hours ago

Speaker vote an ‘ominous sign’ that Trump’s MAGA agenda could face trouble: columnist

Raw Story  

When Donald Trump returns to the White House in a matter of days, he will complete a rare GOP trifecta of the federal government, but his legislative agenda still faces tough obstacles in Congress, according to the Atlantic’s Russell Berman. Taking into consideration the slugfest House Speaker Mike Johnson faced before narrowly retaining the speaker’s gavel Friday, Berman told readers …

Republican calls House speaker vote 'theater of the absurd'
5 days, 13 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, 15 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 faces a critical House vote for speaker. Here’s how the election process works
5 days, 18 hours ago

Mike Johnson faces a critical House vote for speaker. Here’s how the election process works

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. As the Republicans and Democrats head back to the House Friday, the GOP’s majority …

Trump facing a 'debacle' if he doesn't get a 'quick win' from the GOP caucus: analyst
5 days, 20 hours ago

Trump facing a 'debacle' if he doesn't get a 'quick win' from the GOP caucus: analyst

Raw Story  

Donald Trump needs a "quick win" today in the House as members choose a new speaker or it could be a bad omen for his second term in the Oval Office. That is according to CNN analyst Stephen Collinson who claimed the president-elect's second term future could hinge on whether current House Speaker Mike Johnson retains the gavel as much …

Trump insider admits a 'strong probability' Mike Johnson 'doesn't survive the night'
5 days, 21 hours ago

Trump insider admits a 'strong probability' Mike Johnson 'doesn't survive the night'

Raw Story  

Bryan Lanza, a senior adviser to President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 campaign, delivered some bad news for House Speaker Mike Johnson during an appearance on CNN on Friday. After being asked by CNN host John Berman to make a prediction about whether Johnson would be elected speaker, Lanza said that "I think that there's a strong probability that Mike Johnson doesn't …

House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears
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5 days, 21 hours 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 …

Live updates: House speaker vote, New Congress swearing-in ceremony
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55 years ago

Live updates: House speaker vote, New Congress swearing-in ceremony

CNN  

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson walks to the House Chamber from his office at the US Capitol on December 20. Kent Nishimura/Getty Images/File Mike Johnson has been engaged in a flurry of talks with GOP hardliners who have made a series of demands as they hold out their support ahead of Friday’s critical vote to elect the next speaker. …

'Game over' for Trump if he can't bend GOP to his will in his first big test: columnist
5 days, 23 hours ago

'Game over' for Trump if he can't bend GOP to his will in his first big test: columnist

Raw Story  

Appearing on MSNBC's "Way Too Early" with host Ali Vitali on Friday Morning, conservative columnist Matt Lewis suggested it would be "game over" for Donald Trump if he can't convince recalcitrant GOP House members to re-elect House Speaker Mike Johnson. Speaking with the host, Lewis –– now a contributing columnist for "The Hill" –– was asked about Johnson's chances in …

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
5 days, 23 hours ago

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump. Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with a nod of support …

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support
6 days, 11 hours ago

Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican's hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. With Republicans holding a narrow 220-215 majority in the House, it …

Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote
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6 days, 11 hours ago

Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

Al Jazeera  

The US has opened the 119th Congress with a vote for the speakership in its lower chamber, the House of Representatives. The United States House of Representatives has re-elected Republican Mike Johnson as its speaker, in a vote seen as a nail-biting test of party unity ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. Friday’s vote for …

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains his post after tight vote
6 days, 11 hours ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains his post after tight vote

LA Times  

Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and buoyed with support from President-elect Donald Trump. “House Democrats are united behind the most powerful legislative leader in this chamber,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar of Jeffries, recounting the many times their votes bailed out Johnson to ensure passage of important …

How the House speaker is elected in the US
6 days, 11 hours ago

How the House speaker is elected in the US

CNN  

CNN — The 119th Congress will begin on Friday, ushering in a new era of Republican control in Washington that will start with a high-stakes leadership fight to pick the next House speaker. Mike Johnson is vying to retain the gavel and has President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement, but he faces tough vote math with the narrowest House majority in nearly …

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote
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6 days, 11 hours ago

Why Trump has so much riding on the House speaker vote

CNN  

CNN — House speaker elections on Friday are less about Mike Johnson and more about Donald Trump. If Trump fails to lift Johnson over the line, he will sow new doubts about his capacity to effectively lead the GOP trifecta of power in the House, Senate and White House. The president-elect has an extra incentive to secure Johnson’s speakership after …

Mike Johnson flips enough votes after initially coming up short
6 days, 11 hours ago

Mike Johnson flips enough votes after initially coming up short

Salon  

Update: After leaving the floor with Mike Johnson, Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Keith Self, R-Texas changed their votes to support the incumbent speaker. Related Mike Johnson is still fighting for his job because Donald Trump no longer has the juice The Louisiana Republican failed to meet the threshold in a roll call vote that took place early Friday afternoon. …

House debuts new rules including one that makes it harder to boot the speaker
6 days, 13 hours ago

House debuts new rules including one that makes it harder to boot the speaker

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 Republican leadership revealed their new rules for the …

Mike Johnson allies privately fear he's going to lose speaker vote: report
6 days, 15 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, 15 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 …

'Emergency break glass option' on the table for Republicans to rush Trump certification
6 days, 23 hours ago

'Emergency break glass option' on the table for Republicans to rush Trump certification

Raw Story  

Confronted by the possibility of a revolt by far-right House members against re-electing House Speaker Mike Johnson, the GOP leadership is considering taking emergency measures to assure the certification of the votes for Donald Trump as president next week. According to a report from CNN, there is a consideration of an "emergency break glass option" on the table designed to …

Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
1 week ago

Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support

LA Times  

Rep. Mike Johnson takes the oath to be the new House speaker in 2023. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker’s gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes and House Republicans weigh whether to reelect him to the post. In past years, Democratic President Biden, Trump …

Trump says he will make phone calls to drum up support for Mike Johnson ahead of speaker vote
1 week 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 …

Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for House speaker. His future is still anything but certain
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1 week, 1 day ago

Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for House speaker. His future is still anything but certain

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The support of the president-elect could be enough to move Trump loyalists like Anna …

'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 …

GOP 'doomsday prepping' for 'monumentally stupid' speaker fight: report
1 week, 1 day ago

GOP 'doomsday prepping' for 'monumentally stupid' speaker fight: report

Raw Story  

House Republicans will have to elect a speaker in the coming days, and CNN is reporting that the GOP still has no idea if it will actually have a speaker in place in time to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 election victory. Should there be enough holdouts in the House to block Rep. Mike Johnson's election to the speakership, it …

Mike Johnson 'taking victory lap' after winning Trump nod for speaker: CNN conservative
1 week, 1 day ago

Mike Johnson 'taking victory lap' after winning Trump nod for speaker: CNN conservative

Raw Story  

Donald Trump finally endorsed Mike Johnson in the face of some Republican opposition, but a conservative commentator said the embattled House Speaker still has a lot more work to do. A handful of GOP lawmakers, including Rep. Thomas Massie, have indicated they have lost faith in Johnson after last week's spending deal debacle, but Trump and his so-called co-president Elon …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker days before crucial vote
Top News
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker days before crucial vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. !” The president-elect’s key endorsement ahead of Friday’s vote to determine who wields the …

Second House Republican signals defiance of Trump's Mike Johnson endorsement
1 week, 2 days ago

Second House Republican signals defiance of Trump's Mike Johnson endorsement

Raw Story  

Rep, Victoria Spartz on Monday signaled that she's not on board with President-elect Donald Trump's decision to back Mike Johnson's bid for the speakership. Shortly after renegade Rep. Thomas Massie put out a statement defying Trump's call to make Johnson speaker, Spartz sent out a message on X that also poured cold water on the idea. However, we still need …

Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker, but GOP critics refuse to back down
1 week, 2 days ago

Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker, but GOP critics refuse to back down

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week. Let's get to work!” The signal of support from Trump comes despite his frustration with a spending deal Johnson pushed through the House days before Christmas that failed …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after govt funding turmoil: ‘Will do the right thing’
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1 week, 2 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker after govt funding turmoil: ‘Will do the right thing’

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress. Donald Trump said Monday in a post on his social media network that Johnson “is a good, hard working, religious man”. Trump said Monday in a post on his social media network that Johnson “is a good, hard …

'Daunting': Johnson's speakership in increasing peril as new Republican lashes out
1 week, 2 days ago

'Daunting': Johnson's speakership in increasing peril as new Republican lashes out

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing increasing challenges to being confirmed for another two years of the gavel with a number of Republicans opposed — including one in particular who could be a thorn in the whole party's side. Johnson can only afford to lose a couple of votes as his incoming House majority as one of the narrowest in …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week. Let’s get to work!” The signal of support from Trump comes despite his frustration with a spending deal Johnson pushed through the House …

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House speaker after government funding turmoil
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House speaker after government funding turmoil

LA Times  

House Speaker Mike Johnson meets with reporters in Washington on Dec. 20 to discuss legislation to avoid a government shutdown. President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress. The speaker’s first two funding plans collapsed as Trump, who does not take the oath of office until …

Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil
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1 week, 3 days ago

Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday backed House Speaker Mike Johnson for another term as speaker. Let's get to work!” Trump's support for Johnson comes despite Johnson pushing through a spending bill through the House before Christmas, which ultimately failed to achieve his central goal of raising the debt limit. The speaker's first two funding plans collapsed as Trump, who …

Politics chat: What to expect from the 119th Congress ahead of kickoff
1 week, 4 days 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 …

GOP facing 'doomsday scenario' of inability to certify Trump win on Jan 6: report
2 weeks ago

GOP facing 'doomsday scenario' of inability to certify Trump win on Jan 6: report

Raw Story  

According to Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram, should unhappy House Republicans depose House Speaker Mike Johnson that could put in place a delay in certifying Donald Trump as the next president. According to the journalist, that is the "doomsday scenario" GOP lawmakers need to confront if there is a coup led by what one Republican lawmaker called a …

House Republicans knife 'lame duck' Mike Johnson in interviews with right-wing website
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

'Work the phones': Report claims Mike Johnson plans to spend holiday fighting to save job
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'Work the phones': Report claims Mike Johnson plans to spend holiday fighting to save job

Raw Story  

In Louisiana's 4th Congressional District, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected by a landslide on Election Night 2024 when he picked up more than 80 percent of the vote. And according to Washington Times reporters Alex Miller and Lindsey McPherson, Johnson plans to "work the phones over the holidays" in the hope of not "losing the gavel." "Mr. Johnson, …

GOP turmoil could snarl Jan. 6 certification of Trump's election: report
2 weeks, 1 day ago

GOP turmoil could snarl Jan. 6 certification of Trump's election: report

Raw Story  

Republicans are worried that a rebellion against House speaker Mike Johnson could put the start of Donald Trump's presidency in jeopardy. Rep. Pat Fallon suggested that Trump should invite Johnson to celebrate Christmas with him at Mar-a-Lago to affirm his support, and other GOP lawmakers agreed that replacing him as speaker could throw the start of Trump's second term into …

Speaker’s allies call for Trump to back him to avoid another round of Republican civil war
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Speaker’s allies call for Trump to back him to avoid another round of Republican civil war

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 Allies of Speaker Mike Johnson are urging Donald Trump to …

Top House Republican makes major prediction for next year — even as colleagues less sure
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Johnson hits unsteady point of his speakership at the worst time
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Johnson hits unsteady point of his speakership at the worst time

Politico  

“My advice to the speaker would be: You’ve probably got some bridges to mend, spend the holidays reaching out to members and address their concerns,” said Rep. Andy Ogles. “I think he needs to work the phones.” Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris said in a statement after the spending vote that “I am now undecided on what House leadership should …

Trump expresses support for Johnson with conditions as rumors swirl: report
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
3 weeks 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. …

Speaker Johnson’s ‘epic’ weekend with Trump shows strengths and limits of his power
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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