Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
House Republicans rejoice over quick speaker vote with only one defector
Republicans expressed happiness and relief to have elected Speaker Johnson so quickly on Friday, avoiding the lengthy process to elect Speaker McCarthy in the last Congress.
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119th Congress Latest: Mike Johnson is 2 votes short of winning House speaker on first ballot
The 119th Congress is convening for the first time and House Speaker Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life — again ...
Texas GOP lawmaker looking for ‘third option’ to avoid ‘status quo’ in House as Speakership election nears
Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) said Thursday that he is looking for a “third option” to avoid “the status quo” in the House as ...
House Republicans look to tee up immigration bills
House Republicans have included five immigration-related measures in an initial package of rules for the 119th Congress, ...
Texas congressmen cleared in ethics investigation over campaign finance spending
"There was no evidence that any member intentionally misused campaign funds for their personal benefit,” the committee said ...
What’s next for Texas? 4 major questions looming for the divided state in 2025
Texas is facing a tumultuous 2025, as simmering feuds within the state’s ruling coalition are poised to boil over during its coming legislative session. The power struggle within the ...
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Johnson battles for the Speakership: 5 things to watch
Friday’s Speaker vote is shaping up to be a nail-biter as Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), the current House leader, is scrambling ...