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.
'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.
Live Updates: Johnson wins the battle for House speaker as holdouts relent
Mike Johnson persuaded a pair of GOP skeptics to change votes, keeping the gavel in an era of Republican control in Washington.
Mike Johnson loses first speaker vote. All 4 Utah reps support Johnson
The fate of Mike Johnson’s gavel rested on the House of Representatives and members-elect of the 119th Congress. On Friday, the first day of the session, Republicans didn’t support Johnson on the first vote even after he engaged in some last-minute lobbying ahead of the vote.
Johnson wins dramatic vote to remain House speaker
Republican Rep. Mike Johnson was elected House speaker as the 119th Congress will began Friday after flipping two GOP opponents. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to save his job as a new Congress convenes
Johnson, of Louisiana, has been working diligently to prevent defeat, spending New Year’s Day at Mar-a-Lago as he positions himself alongside Trump. The speaker often portrays himself as the “quarterback” who will be executing the political plays called by the “coach,” the president-elect.
New Congress convenes with crucial House Speaker vote on the line
The 119th Congress starts today with a critical vote for the next House Speaker as Republicans look ahead to implement an "American First" agenda.
Johnson wins tight House speaker vote
Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson was reelected House speaker on Jan. 3, after two Republicans changed their votes.
Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House
After initial voting appears to indicate as inconclusive, Senator Mike Johnson is named Speaker of the House. Fox - 5 DC Fox - 5 DC
The Three Republicans Who Could Seek To Replace Johnson As House Speaker If His Bid Fails
Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, GOP Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio could step up in that scenario
3 Things Mike Johnson’s Win in the Speaker Election Says About House Republicans
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s win came as a result of a rare display of GOP unity and President-elect Donald Trump’s political power. It remains to be seen whether it will continue into his next term.
There Is No Speaker of the House. Again.
Here we go again. Members of the House of Representatives failed to elect a speaker on Friday afternoon, as a handful of ...
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New Congress to choose whether to keep Speaker Johnson
As Republicans hold just a four-seat advantage, a new Congress begins on Friday with more potential drama over who will lead ...
Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: From the Politics Desk
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who has railed for weeks against Johnson, cast his vote for Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn. And Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., voted for Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, ...
Johnson Ekes Out a Win to Stay Speaker, But Dicey Proceedings Signal Trouble For Trump
Johnson fell short at first, signaling trouble for House Republicans as they attempt to push Trump's second-term agenda.