Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was re-elected as speaker of the House of Representatives on the first ballot ...

When asked by reporters as he arrived at the Capitol on Friday, January 3, House Speaker Mike Johnson said that he was “confident” that he would win re-election on the first ballot today.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he joked with Elon Musk about taking his job after several members of the Republican delegation in the chamber floated the billionaire Tesla CEO for the role.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says he joked with Elon Musk about taking his job after several members of the Republican delegation in the chamber floated the billionaire Tesla CEO for the role. Johnson ...

Matt Gaetz’s new look sparked quite a bit of conversation online, prompting him to tell The Independent that his ‘appearance always seems to be of great interest to people’ and he’s ‘never really unde ...

Kentucky senator's long-running Seinfeld-inspired list of grievances also listed President Biden and excess government ...

Paul’s fury with Speaker Johnson stems from his going along with the federal budget, which he slammed Johnson’s predecessor for as well ...

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who ultimately replaced McCarthy, was nominated unanimously by House Republicans but must still win a floor vote on Jan. 3.

In October 2023, it was an event unlike any other in Louisiana political history. An event KTBS examines in an ongoing ...

Elon Musk torpedoed a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown. Trump one-upped him by demanding that the bill hike the debt ceiling. A new bill failed. Who’s in charge here? Happy holidays!