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Messy Speaker Vote Shows How Much Danger Mike Johnson Is in
House Speaker Mike Johnson has a slim shot at keeping his gavel Friday, as dozens of Republicans reportedly remain uncommitted to supporting the staunch ally of President-elect Donald Trump. Representative Thomas Massie vowed Thursday night that he wouldn’t vote for Johnson, even under threat of torture.
Louisiana leaders celebrate Mike Johnson’s reelection as House speaker
Louisiana leaders are celebrating Rep. Mike Johnson’s reelection as Speaker of the House. Here's what they had to say about his leadership.
Mike Johnson wins full term as House speaker after two Republicans change their votes: Highlights
Latest news and updates on the first day of Congress following last year's general election. Get the latest news as the new year kicks off in Washington.
Speaker Mike Johnson suggests 'conditions' needed on federal aid for LA wildfire victims
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Speaking to reporters Monday, Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said he thinks there "should be conditions" on any federal aid money sent to help victims of the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires.
Senator Bill Cassidy congratulates Mike Johnson on reelection as House speaker
Mike Johnson brings people together to achieve a shared goal,” Cassidy said. “He is deeply committed to conservative values and advancing a pro-America agenda. He is making
US House speaker Mike Johnson clings onto position in nail-biting vote
Mike Johnson clung onto his position as House speaker in a nail-biting vote after rebellious hardline Republicans switched their votes to support the Louisiana congressman at the 11th hour.
Mike Johnson elected speaker of US House as Republicans unite behind him
Mike Johnson's reelection as Speaker of the House underscores ongoing divisions among Republicans, even as he aims to align the party behind Trump’s agenda.
Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport makes change in flag order for Trump inauguration
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport was backed by President-elect Trump to retain the top job in Congress.
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson says fire aid to California should come with conditions
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin talks about why he and many of his Republican colleagues believe fire aid for California should only come if there are some strings attached.
Republicans Push Back On Mike Johnson's California Aid Remark
Some Republicans distanced themselves from Mike Johnson after he suggested conditioning disaster aid to California.
'Conditions' should be placed on California wildfire aid: House Speaker Mike Johnson
A number of Republicans are calling for conditions to any federal aid that goes to California as the state struggles with catastrophic wildfires.
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Trump Transition Updates: Mike Johnson Wins Re-election as House Speaker
After two last-minute vote changes by Republican holdouts, Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana secured a majority ...
The Hill6d
Gingrich predicts Johnson will be Speaker for 6 years
is predicting that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will remain in the top job for ... “Ryan is smart, Boehner was a very shrewd politician, but the fact is that there’s a there’s a quality ...
SFGate13d
Why Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump's support
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican's ... Trump and even a senator, Republican Rand Paul of Kentucky, have received votes for ...
Donald Trump narrowly avoids nightmare scenario with confirmation of Mike Johnson as House speaker
The US has come within a whisker of a political nightmare after the Republican speaker of the country’s House of Representatives just squeaked back into the role.
Slotkin joins Senate, new House members sworn into 119th Congress
Slotkin was joined walking to the Senate rostrum by the woman she replaces — U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat and ...
Will the ‘real’ Speaker Johnson please stand up?
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) watches after a joint session of Congress confirmed the Electoral College votes, affirming ...