'Mike Johnson is not equipped to be speaker.' Thomas Massie on his Friday vote
"Almost all of my colleagues know that Mike Johnson is not equipped to be speaker, but nobody wants to say the emperor has no clothes," Massie said.
Cut my finger but I won't vote for Mike Johnson: Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie says he has no 'F's to give
Republicans have 219 seats and Democrats 215. Democrats are united in backing Rep Hakeem Jeffries (D, NY) which means if another Republican joins Mass
Trump-backed Mike Johnson remains House speaker after Republican holdouts flip votes at last minute
The reversal leading to Johnson’s victory comes after President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Johnson and said he would make calls on Johnson’s behalf in the days leading up to the vote for a speaker, which must be completed before the House can conduct any further business.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Republican foes don’t want to accomplish much | Opinion
On Jan. 3, the U.S. House of Representatives will elect a Speaker. Rep. Mike Johnson seeks reelection, but some fellow Republicans want to stop that.
Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson's bid to stay House speaker
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday gave his blessing to Mike Johnson in the pending race for House speaker, according to social media.
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
Mike Johnson Wins Speaker Vote After Trump Twists Arms
WASHINGTON—Incumbent Mike Johnson won re-election as speaker of the House on the first ballot, after President-elect Donald Trump pressured GOP holdouts to change their votes, handing the Louisiana Republican the narrow majority needed to claim the gavel.
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson re-Elected who backs FIT21 and opposes CBDCs
Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been re-elected as House Speaker with strong support from his Republican colleagues and President-elect Donald Trump. His victory is crucial for the cryptocurrency industry,
This weekend’s wins for Trump might just be wins for democracy too | Opinion
Thirty-four Republicans voted against his budget plan. That’s a caucus big enough to tank anything crazy in the future. From ...
How Donald Trump reshaped the Republican Party
Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign did not place him at the ideological center of the Republican Party, but the center quickly moved to him. How did it happen? This episode: political ...
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Republican speaker, Trump face test in Congress leadership fight
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson -- and incoming US president Donald Trump -- faced a test of political strength Friday as the party's hard right threatens to try to choose ...
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Trump-backed Republican Johnson elected speaker of US House
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson -- and incoming US president Donald Trump -- faced a test of political strength Friday ...
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Icarus of the Senate
Tackett captures McConnell’s exceptional self-discipline and unflagging drive to harness power in service of his political ...
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Johnson retains speakership, faces narrow GOP majority to implement Trump’s agenda
It was a dramatic beginning to the 119th Congress as Republicans prepare for unified control in Washington. Despite a handful of initial holdouts, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was re-elected speaker ...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The 119th Congress is convening for the first time and House Speaker Mike Johnson has narrowly been ...
What to expect as the 119th Congress is sworn in amid speakership uncertainty
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.