Mike Johnson speakership hangs in balance as new Congress gets underway
The House will swear in its newest members as soon as Friday, marking the beginning of Republican control in both chambers of Congress. But first, GOP lawmakers must elect their new speaker — a task that has proven easier said than done in the last two years.
Speaker Mike Johnson suggests 'conditions' needed on disaster aid for LA wildfires
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that "there should probably be conditions" on aid to help California deal with devastating wildfires when asked if he's open to sending funding, signaling a possible political battle over helping the traditionally Democratic state.
Mike Johnson Wins House Speaker Vote
Incumbent House speaker Mike Johnson has officially secured the 218 votes he needs to be re-elected after some last-minute scrambling. Rep. Ralph Norman (R, S.C.) and Rep. Keith Self (R, Texas) changed their votes to Johnson,
Mike Johnson Implies Conditions For California Wildfire Aid Is A 'Common Sense Notion'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he “won’t commit” to providing aid without conditions to the flame-engulfed region of Los Angeles County. Johnson and other Republicans have been considering leveraging California’s need for aid and relief to advance political agendas as the fires rage on.
The Moment Speaker Mike Johnson Knew Biden Wasn't "In Charge" Anymore
During an interview with Bari Weiss on Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson told a story about an interaction he had with President Biden in January 2024 that led him to believe Biden wasn't "in charge" anymore.
Speaker Johnson ‘won’t commit’ to disaster relief for California without conditions
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he cannot commit to disaster relief for California’s wildfires without strings attached, citing “foolish policy decisions” that should be evaluated before providing funding.
Who Are Speaker Mike Johnson's Largest Donors?
When it was announced several days ago that Speaker Mike Johnson would be removing House Intelligence Chairman Mike Turn
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Scalise confident Johnson will retain Speakership
Later today, the 119th Congress will be sworn into office, and members of the House will select a new speaker. House Majority ...
How Speaker Mike Johnson’s bond with Trump shapes GOP future
The alliance between Speaker Mike Johnson and President-elect Donald Trump may prove to be the most important relationship in ...
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 ...
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Top House Republican makes major prediction for next year — even as colleagues less sure
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) 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 ...
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson has narrowly won reelection to the House speakership on a dramatic first-ballot vote, overcoming hard ...
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There’s a big problem with trying to replace Johnson — no clear alternates
Even House Republicans who are skeptical about keeping Mike Johnson on as speaker acknowledge ... Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio and GOP Whip ...
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Mike Johnson's Odds of Being House Speaker as Republicans Stay Divided
House Speaker Mike Johnson's betting odds of clinching the speakership ... On Polymarket, Johnson has 73.6 percent of ...
Mike Johnson plans to use reconciliation to circumvent Democrats on debt limit fight
The debt limit fight arose in mid-December after President-elect Donald Trump demanded at the eleventh hour that Republicans ...