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Mike Johnson, House and Speaker

USA TODAY on MSN · 17h

House Speaker Mike Johnson's victory came with a warning from hardline Republicans

House Republicans gave Mike Johnson the speaker's gavel on Friday – along with a warning. Nine GOP lawmakers at first either abstained from voting for Johnson or voted for a different person for speaker.

LA Times on MSN · 2d

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

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.

ABC News on MSN · 2d

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.

Trump, House Speaker and Senate

Deseret News on MSN · 12h

Trump tries uniting House and Senate GOP leadership on budget bill

The House and the Senate are slightly out of lockstep about delivering President-elect Donald Trump’s legislative win in the first 100 days. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said the two bodies plan to pass a single reconciliation bill.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

House and Senate Split on How to Deliver for Trump

WASHINGTON—Republicans are wrestling over how quickly they can deliver President-elect Donald Trump some legislative wins on his agenda, with House and Senate leaders divided over the speed and scope of any early action and Trump supporting the House late Sunday with a call for “one powerful bill.

Raw Story on MSN · 1d

'Sure they're not happy': Tension simmers between House and Senate GOP over Trump agenda

While House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) prevailed to win election from his caucus last week, that hasn't stopped some of his fellow Republicans from taking anonymous shots at him. Politico reported Monday that tensions are already bubbling between House and Senate Republicans over the proper legislative strategy for enacting President-elect Donald

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Ex-chief counsel to Madigan testifies former Illinois House speaker had conflict-of-interest protocols

After an extended 18-day holiday break in testimony, attorneys for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan on Monday unveiled a new ...

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These Are the Possible GOP Holdouts in the House Speaker Vote

Only one Republican representative has confirmed that he will oppose Mike Johnson’s return as House speaker, but a few other ...

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The race for Texas House Speaker

Nine days out from the launch of the Texas Legislative Session and the pitched battle to be the next House Speaker has ...

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What Does the Speaker of the House Do?

As leader of the House of Representatives, the speaker controls what bills make it to the floor, appoints members to ...

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House passes rules package that will raise threshold for motion to vacate speaker — after re-electing Johnson

Under the new rules package, which cleared the lower chamber in a near-party-line vote, 215-209, a motion to vacate the chair ...

Arizona House speaker: State lawmakers to prioritize school choice, public safety, economy

Arizona's newest House speaker, Steve Montenegro, said lawmakers' top priorities this session will be the economy, school choice and public safety.

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Jury back in court after extended holiday break in former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan trial

The jury is back in court after an extended holiday break in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's federal corruption ...

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Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles

Approving Trump's plans for immigration, energy, tax policy and more in one multitrillion-dollar bill would be a daunting ...

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