Mike Johnson re-elected Speaker of the House after Trump puts the squeeze on pair of GOP holdouts
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was re-elected to the House of Representatives after a last-minute reversal of two Republican opponents in a floor vote on Friday, with President-elect Donald Trump personally intervening to shut down opposition. . Mr. Johnson, 52, faces a razor-thin Republican majority in the House of Representatives, with 219 members from his own […]
Mike Johnson Wins Speakership After Late Flip By Republican Holdouts
House Speaker Mike Johnson received enough votes Friday afternoon to secure the gavel and was re-elected in a close vote by House Republicans. Johnson technically won the vote for speaker on the first ballot of the 119th Congress. In the first round of voting, six members initially decided not to vote and remained silent when […]
Republican on GOP's Johnson holdouts: 'We find it very irritating'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) expressed frustration Thursday with those who have not yet supported House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) to remain in office. In an interview with anchor Blake Berman on NewsNation's “The Hill,” Mr. Bacon said he found his and his colleagues' support for Mr. Johnson “very upsetting.” “We are angry that these people […]
Johnson says he hasn't asked Trump to call any holdouts
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on Thursday asked President-elect Trump to make a call on his behalf to Republican lawmakers who remain cautious about the president's intentions to keep the gavel. He said he had not. “No, not at all, no,” Prime Minister Boris Johnson told reporters with a laugh. “I met him yesterday at […]
Republican holdouts leave Mike Johnson’s speakership hanging in the balance
House Speaker Mike Johnson is up for re-election on Friday, but he may not have enough support within the Republican conference to secure another term. Johnson has the support of President-elect Donald Trump, but several Republicans are holding off on supporting him. The Republican majority in Congress is even slimmer at just four seats, giving […]
Trump allies turn up the heat on GOP Senate holdouts in nomination battles
As President-elect Trump and his transition team steer Cabinet nominees through the minefield of the Senate confirmation process, MAGA's leading allies are also joining the fight by putting pressure on Republicans who aren't completely on board. . “There are no resources we won't use to go after U.S. senators who vote against Donald Trump's Cabinet […]
Fla. officials ask Hurricane Helene evacuation hold-outs to ink names and DOBs on arms in case their bodies need to be ID’d
Florida officials are asking residents who refuse to evacuate from the path of deadly Hurricane Helen to mark their arms and legs with personal information in case bodies need to be identified after the Category 4 hurricane passes. I am calling on you to do so. “If you or someone you know chooses not to […]
Labor union support rolls in for Harris — but with notable holdouts
Vice President Harris has solidified support from labor unions following President Biden’s withdrawal, but some powerful labor unions remain undecided and have come under heavy criticism. With union support, Harris could win over working-class voters in seven key battleground states that will play a major role in the outcome of the presidential election. While more […]
Johnson holds out against holdouts
In remarks to reporters on Friday, Prime Minister Johnson said: defended the deal as a “strong flagship agreement” that will allow the House to “complete the appropriations process.” “Our top-line agreement remains,” Johnson later said. “We are finalizing our next steps and working towards a robust spending process. stay tuned For everything. ” Despite his […]