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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.
Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes.
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 reelected as House speaker: What to know
WASHINGTON - Mike Johnson gained enough votes on Friday to maintain his role as House speaker.
'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.
Two of California’s own Republican lawmakers want to place conditions on aid: reports
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced backlash after suggesting that there should be "conditions" placed on aid given to California amid its ongoing wildfire crisis — but several of the state's own Republican lawmakers agree with their leader.
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.
Mike Johnson suggests federal aid for California could come with conditions attached
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) tells CNN’s Manu Raju that he personally believes conditions should be placed on federal aid for California in wake of the wildfires.
Top House Republican says should be conditions on California wildfire aid
Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Monday that Congress should place conditions on aid to Los Angeles communities devastated by wildfires, alleging that state and local officials in largely Democratic California have mismanaged the state's water resources and forests.
Mike Johnson Floats Potential 'Conditions' on Aid to California
Devastating fires in and around Los Angeles have burned down tens of thousands of structures over the past six days.
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'Welp!' Mockery immediately hits Mike Johnson as he struggles to remain speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) attempt to carry over his leadership to the 119th Congress struggled to pass its first vote ...
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'You serve in disgrace': Mike Johnson's attempt to blast Biden backfires from both sides
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Saturday attempted to cast President Joe Biden as a "disgrace" to the presidency, ...
Why the speaker vote should still worry Mike Johnson
But Johnson is also in trouble because many of the key votes ostensibly for him look more like votes for the Republican ...
Can Elon Musk Become Speaker of the House if He's Not Natural Born Citizen?
Elon Musk has again found himself in the conversation for a powerful government position, this time as potential House ...
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Donald Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain House speaker
in his campaign to hold on to the gavel, writing Monday on his social media platform that Johnson has his “Complete & Total Endorsement.” “Speaker Mike John­son is a good, hard working ...
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Government shutdown at risk as Trump’s demands put Speaker Johnson in a bind
WASHINGTON — A government shutdown at risk, House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting to figure ... bringing his young son in pajamas. Trump’s allies even floated the far-fetched idea of giving ...
Speaker Johnson foe Thomas Massie removed from powerful House Rules Committee
Rep. Thomas Massie, one of the most outspoken critics of House Speaker Mike Johnson, is off the powerful House Rules ...