Trump Transition Updates: Mike Johnson Wins Re-election as House Speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday won re-election to the top post in the House, salvaging his job in a dramatic last-minute turnabout by putting down a revolt from conservatives. He won with just enough votes to clinch the gavel, 218 to 215, but the vote reflected the steep challenge he faces in governing a slim and fractious majority. Read more ›
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.
Amid winter storm, House Speaker asked lawmakers to stay in DC to certify election
La., on Sunday urged lawmakers to stay in Washington D.C. to avoid a delay in certifying the 2024 presidential election results amid a major winter storm that hit the nation's capital early Monday. "I hope we have full attendance,
Winter storm will not delay Trump election certification in Congress, House leader says
A massive winter storm moving across the United States will not keep the U.S. Congress from meeting on Monday to formally certify Republican Donald Trump's election as president, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Sunday.
Winter Storm Slams DC Ahead of US Election Certification
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather warning for Washington, DC, on Monday, January 6, as a storm slammed the region, bringing heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions. The NWS warned of snow accumulations up to 10 inches,
Mike Johnson narrowly reelected House speaker on first ballot: How the news unfolded
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot, pushing past GOP hard-right holdouts and ...
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out ...
Mike Johnson Elected House Speaker After Republican Holdouts Change Their Votes in the First Round
The speaker election was on track to get deadlocked after a small handful of House Republicans rebelled against Johnson's ...
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.
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 ...
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 ...
Mike Johnson wins reelection as House Speaker on first ballot with boost from Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson won reelection on the first ballot Friday after the Republican leader wrangled final support from ...
Johnson: Congress Will Certify Election On January 6, Blizzard Or Not
House Speaker Mike Johnson told FNC's "Sunday Morning Futures" that Congress will meet to certify the 2024 election on Monday, January 6, despite a large blizzard forecast. SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON: Well, ...
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Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in on his re-election odds after Trump endorsement
In a recent interview, House Speaker Mike Johnson said he was confident his colleagues will vote to re-elect him after Donald ...
Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump
The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Johnson is expected to win nearly all Republican votes, but just a ...