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

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

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson has a new issue on his hands for the next Congress, according to a report Monday — who to put in charge of the House Rules Committee. The most likely choice at the moment appears to be Rep. Virginia Foxx, "the outgoing chair of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and a senior member of the House Republican conference. But other candidates have been trying to push for the seat, including prominent Freedom Caucus member Chip Roy, who has often been a thorn in the Rules Committee's side for voting down key measures, but promises he would not do this as chair; second-most senior member Rep. Michelle Fischbach, and Rep. Pete Sessions, a former chair of the committee who is billing himself as able to bridge the gap between the often-combative Freedom Caucus and leadership. There's another complication on top of trying to balance all these competing claims to the chair, the report continued: "House Republicans are poised to have no female committee chairs in the 119th Congress after Rep. Ann Wagner lost to Rep. Brian Mast in the race to be chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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GOP Lawmaker Slammed For Baffling Excuse For Avoiding Town Halls — And Experts Have Thoughts
1 week, 2 days ago

GOP Lawmaker Slammed For Baffling Excuse For Avoiding Town Halls — And Experts Have Thoughts

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Virginia Foxx recently gave quite the curious explanation for why she does not plan to host town halls. During a Sunday segment of Fox News’ “Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy,” host and former Republican congressman Trey Gowdy asked Foxx how she would handle “tough town halls” amid pushback from voters on GOP efforts to …

'He’s mad': GOP reps say ousted intel chair now 'never going to vote' for Johnson’s bills
2 months, 1 week ago

'He’s mad': GOP reps say ousted intel chair now 'never going to vote' for Johnson’s bills

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson is in hot water with a significant portion of the House Republican Conference over his decision to remove the chairman of a high-profile committee. On Thursday, Johnson announced that Rep. Mike Turner would not be chairman of the House Intelligence Committee in the 119th Congress, instead choosing Rep. Rick Crawford as his replacement. "He dragged Mike …

House Speaker Mike Johnson retains position amid growing signs of trouble ahead
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead
2 months, 3 weeks ago

House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

Associated Press  

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 …

Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson may be the speaker, but Democrats will still have power

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. Rather, it came when House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar nominated Democratic Leader Hakeem …

Who could challenge Johnson for Speaker of the House to push the Trump agenda through Congress?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Who could challenge Johnson for Speaker of the House to push the Trump agenda through Congress?

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. However, several other names floated around before Johnson’s nomination was made official, providing some …

House Speaker Vote: Read Live Updates On Mike Johnson's Fate As Trump's Inauguration Nears
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2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

GOP Lawmaker Says Mike Johnson Doesn't Have The Votes To Be Speaker
2 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP Lawmaker Says Mike Johnson Doesn't Have The Votes To Be Speaker

Huff Post  

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 …

"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 …

Top Republican questions Johnson’s ability to lead party: report
3 months ago

Top Republican questions Johnson’s ability to lead party: report

Raw Story  

Almost one year after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the House speakership, Speaker Mike Johnson is on thin ice with some of his colleagues. Now, one GOP member – House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris — is wondering whether Johnson's leadership is best for the party. According to Politico, "Harris told Fox Business on Thursday that the chamber’s Republicans …

'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 …

'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 …

Far-right House members suggest Mike Johnson’s woes may not be over
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Far-right House members suggest Mike Johnson’s woes may not be over

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. Even with Trump’s backing of Mike Johnson, conservative grievances threaten to derail incoming GOP …

House Republicans vote to keep Mike Johnson in power after Trump's urging
4 months, 2 weeks ago

House Republicans vote to keep Mike Johnson in power after Trump's urging

Daily Mail  

House Speaker Mike Johnson will retain his top GOP leadership position after Donald Trump urged Republicans to vote for him Wednesday. President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., as he arrives to speak at a meeting with the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington. During Trump's remarks before House Republicans he mentioned …

Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel promising to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Speaker Johnson begins fight for the House gavel promising to be Trump’s ‘quarterback’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Speaker Mike Johnson is beginning the hard fight for his gavel, a weeks-long campaign that starts Wednesday during internal House Republican leadership elections and will establish the new power centers in Congress for a Washington dominated by President-elect Donald Trump. “This leadership will hit the ground running to deliver President Trump’s agenda,” Johnson said Tuesday on the Capitol …

Speaker Mike Johnson wins GOP nomination to remain in job, faces full House vote in new year
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'It's a warning': Mike Johnson reportedly facing unexpected 'show of opposition' from GOP
4 months, 2 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 …

MTG demanded Johnson defund Jack Smith and abandon Ukraine in contentious meeting: report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

MTG demanded Johnson defund Jack Smith and abandon Ukraine in contentious meeting: report

Raw Story  

Rebellious Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly laid out her demands to House Speaker Mike Johnson during a contentious meeting about her efforts to get him ousted from his position. Punchbowl News reports that Greene made a number of asks during a meeting with Johnson that included a guarantee that he would not pass more military aid for Ukraine, a pledge …

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

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

Associated Press  

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

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 …

House Democrats Indicate How They'd Vote On Ousting Mike Johnson
11 months ago

House Democrats Indicate How They'd Vote On Ousting Mike Johnson

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Some House Democrats signaled over the weekend they could be willing to help House Speaker Mike Johnson try to keep his job amid an ouster threat from hard-right members of his caucus. “I would actually vote to table any motion to vacate him,” Rep. Ro Khanna said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” “I disagree with Speaker Johnson …

GOP lawmaker threatens to go nuclear if 'anarchist' MTG's bid to oust Johnson succeeds
11 months, 1 week ago

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

Raw Story  

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

Mike Johnson may hang Freedom Caucus chair out to dry with MAGA primary challenger: report
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Mike Johnson may hang Freedom Caucus chair out to dry with MAGA primary challenger: report

Raw Story  

Rep. Bob Good, the chair of the House Freedom Caucus, is begging House Speaker Mike Johnson to save his job. This comes as he faces a credible primary threat from retired Navy SEAL and far-right Virginia state Sen. John McGuire, who attended former President Donald Trump's "Stop the Steal" rally on the National Mall that coincided with the January 6 …

Trump's MAGA movement is causing Republicans in Congress to hate each other
1 year ago

Trump's MAGA movement is causing Republicans in Congress to hate each other

Salon  

It's wild what a few short months of actually getting to know a person can do to your opinion of them. That's what House Republicans seem to have learned since October, when they replaced the glad-handing Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., with smarmy fundamentalist Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., for the Speaker of the House role. These same people were griping to …

Who is new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson?
1 year ago

Who is new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson?

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. Rep Angie Craig, the first openly gay mother in Congress, said “Happy anniversary to …

GOP Speaker Mike Johnson has a House majority in name only. He’s left with daunting choices ahead
1 year, 2 months ago

GOP Speaker Mike Johnson has a House majority in name only. He’s left with daunting choices ahead

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — New Speaker Mike Johnson finds himself leading House Republicans with a majority in name only. “It’s a loss for the American people to join hands with Democrats to form a governing coalition,” said Virginia Rep. Bob Good, the newly elected chairman of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, after last week’s vote to keep government running. Johnson and Trump …

Speaker Mike Johnson demands GOP colleagues stop cyberbullying him: report
1 year, 2 months ago

Speaker Mike Johnson demands GOP colleagues stop cyberbullying him: report

Raw Story  

House Speaker Mike Johnson is apparently unhappy about being cyberbullied by Republican colleagues. Axios reports that Johnson, in a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, demanded that House Republicans should "stop criticizing him and his budget negotiations on social media." Rep. Warren Davidson, meanwhile, openly fumed to reporters about Johnson's performance as House speaker ever since he replaced former Speaker Kevin McCarthy …

How Kevin McCarthy 'screwed over' Mike Johnson and removed 'the one thing he had to offer'
1 year, 2 months ago

How Kevin McCarthy 'screwed over' Mike Johnson and removed 'the one thing he had to offer'

Raw Story  

By the time 2024 arrived, former Rep. Kevin McCarthy was gone from Congress. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Nichols emphasizes, has inherited a chaotic GOP caucus that is in an "historically precarious position." "With the end of his tenure as the representative from California's 20th Congressional District," Nichols explains, "McCarthy — in what appears to be a fit of pique — …

The House has a speaker, but infighting continues among the House GOP
1 year, 4 months ago

The House has a speaker, but infighting continues among the House GOP

NPR  

The House has a speaker, but infighting continues among the House GOP House Republicans say they want to unite under a new speaker, but ongoing bickering and personal feuds threaten that goal. CLAUDIA GRISALES, BYLINE: A little more than two weeks ago, House Republicans were electrified, chanting the name of Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson to lead them as speaker. GRISALES: …

The House GOP civil war that delivered Trump is over. The radicals won
1 year, 5 months ago

The House GOP civil war that delivered Trump is over. The radicals won

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mike Johnson addresses congress for first …

‘Despicable behavior’ Republican Virginia Foxx faces backlash for asking reporter to ‘shut up’
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Despicable behavior’ Republican Virginia Foxx faces backlash for asking reporter to ‘shut up’

Hindustan Times  

Republicans lashed out at ABC News congressional reporter Rachel Scott, drowning her attempts to question newly nominated Speaker of the House nominee, Mike Johnson. WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 24: U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson surrounded by House Republicans speaks after he was elected as the speaker nominee during a GOP conference meeting in the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill …

Mike Johnson, a staunch Louisiana conservative, is elected House speaker as GOP moves past chaos
1 year, 5 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 …

House GOP chooses a fourth speaker nominee in effort to break chaos
1 year, 5 months ago

House GOP chooses a fourth speaker nominee in effort to break chaos

Raw Story  

House Republicans took a vote to have Rep. Mike Johnson become the next speaker of the House of Representatives after multiple candidates tried and failed to secure the job. Johnson, who serves as vice chair of the House Republican Conference, was showered with praise by the president of the conference Rep. Elise Stefanik. The specter of formally filling the vacancy …

House Republicans unite, finally, to elect hard-right colleague Mike Johnson as speaker
1 year, 5 months ago

House Republicans unite, finally, to elect hard-right colleague Mike Johnson as speaker

LA Times  

The election of Mike Johnson, right, with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Wednesday, ends three weeks of squabbling among House Republicans — and cements their pro-Trump, hard-line faction as the face of the national party. “Homosexual relationships are inherently unnatural,” he wrote, before going on to warn that legalizing same-sex marriage could be a slippery slope to allowing “a person …

House Republicans Say They’ve Agreed On A Speaker — Again
1 year, 5 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 …

Fox News Host Shouts Questions At GOP Lawmaker Who Didn't Vote For Jim Jordan
1 year, 5 months ago

Fox News Host Shouts Questions At GOP Lawmaker Who Didn't Vote For Jim Jordan

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Things got heated on “Fox & Friends” Thursday morning as co-host Lawrence Jones repeatedly demanded to know why Rep. Mike Lawler would not support Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker. “What I’ve said to Jim Jordan from the very start is, you have to get the right people in the room so that we can hash this …

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