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Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains
8 months ago

Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains

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Bid to oust Speaker Johnson fails but GOP turmoil remains Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The House voted overwhelmingly to set aside a motion by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., to call a vote to remove Mike Johnson as speaker of the House. "Mike Johnson worked with Chuck Schumer rather than the conference and …

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

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

Raw Story  

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

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Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson
8 months, 1 week ago

Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson

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Majorie Taylor Greene is planning a vote next week to oust Speaker Johnson Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will move next week to try to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from the job over his reliance on votes from Democrats to pass …

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3rd Republican joins motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker
8 months, 3 weeks ago

3rd Republican joins motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker

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3rd Republican joins motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images A third Republican House member has signed onto the effort to remove Mike Johnson as House speaker. Gosar's announcement came shortly after a House vote to advance foreign aid bills to Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel, which required Democrats' …

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House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow
8 months, 3 weeks ago

House leaders toil to advance Ukraine and Israel aid. But threats to oust speaker grow

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House congressional leaders were toiling Thursday on a delicate, bipartisan push toward weekend votes to approve a $95 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as several other national security policies at a critical moment at home and abroad. “We will continue to govern under the existing rules,” the speaker said on the …

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Republican dodges when asked if ousting Speaker Johnson makes his party look strong
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Republican dodges when asked if ousting Speaker Johnson makes his party look strong

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massie spoke to Raw Story Tuesday, minutes after announcing he would add his name to a Marjorie Taylor Greene motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power. Answering questions from reporters on Tuesday, Massie, a member of the far-right wing of the GOP conference, said that the party is angry over Johnson passing the …

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has filed a motion to remove Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., as House speaker. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who voted against the spending package and was aware of Greene's plans, said the move …

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