'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.
Cut my finger but I won't vote for Mike Johnson: Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie says he has no 'F's to give
Republicans have 219 seats and Democrats 215. Democrats are united in backing Rep Hakeem Jeffries (D, NY) which means if another Republican joins Mass
Trump-backed Mike Johnson remains House speaker after Republican holdouts flip votes at last minute
The reversal leading to Johnson’s victory comes after President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Johnson and said he would make calls on Johnson’s behalf in the days leading up to the vote for a speaker, which must be completed before the House can conduct any further business.
Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson's bid to stay House speaker
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday gave his blessing to Mike Johnson in the pending race for House speaker, according to social media.
Mike Johnson re-elected speaker of the House after GOP holdouts change votes
Republican Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been re-elected speaker of the House by a margin of 218-215-1. Heat suspend Jimmy Butler; will listen to trade offers Social Security will have these additional benefits in 2025 Stacey Plaskett’s moment during the House speakership vote makes waves: ‘I have a voice!
Alabama’s GOP House members expected to back Mike Johnson for speaker
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to face some difficulties in his quest to retain the gavel on Friday, but he’s not expected to face opposition from Alabama’s GOP House delegation. Republican Reps.
Johnson reelected House speaker in win for Trump and his agenda
Mike Johnson’s failed speakership bid shows how hard it may be for the narrow Republican majority to enact Trump’s conservative agenda.
Republican Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker in Dramatic Floor Vote
La., right, speaks with House Minority leader Hakeem as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday,
Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin that highlighted potential fissures among President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill.
The Latest: Mike Johnson's bid to remain House speaker at risk as 119th Congress begins
When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again. While the Louisiana Republican has the support of President-elect Donald Trump, it will be House Republicans who will decide whether to reelect him to his post as speaker of the House.
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Trump-backed Republican Johnson elected speaker of US House
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson -- and incoming US president Donald Trump -- faced a test of political strength Friday ...
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Republican speaker, Trump face test in Congress leadership fight
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson -- and incoming US president Donald Trump -- faced a test of political strength Friday as the party's hard right threatens to try to choose ...
He's back: Trump's return may set rocky path for NY Dems on SALT cap, Medicaid, more
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration opens an uncertain chapter for Democratic-run New York and its relations with a GOP-controlled Washington.
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Altria donation pushes Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters building fund to $3.65 million
By Tom LoftusKentucky Lantern Another $50,000 from tobacco giant v last month brings money raised to expand the Republican ...
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Icarus of the Senate
Tackett captures McConnell’s exceptional self-discipline and unflagging drive to harness power in service of his political ...
Fox News Host Presses Republican on Trump Plan—'Is This Really Realistic?'
Maria Bartiromo spoke to Byron Donalds about the dynamics of the president-elect's reconciliation bill including tax policy.