Johnson tells House GOP Trump wants one reconciliation package
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) told House Republicans on Saturday that President-elect Trump wants to pass one reconciliation bill, which several other Republicans have pushed for. He said it is a strategy that goes against the efforts of the two bills. Johnson made the announcement during a closed-door meeting of House Republicans in Fort McNair, […]
Johnson reveals Trump’s wishes on delivering huge policy overhaul in closed-door meeting
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) told Republican lawmakers on Saturday that President-elect Trump wants to overhaul conservative policies in a single large bill, three people familiar with the matter told Fox News Digital. He said he supports the. President Trump wants the House and Senate to introduce such a bill by May, sources said. With […]
McCarthy says Trump 'unifier' in propelling Johnson across Speaker finish line
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) on Friday congratulated House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on his reelection to a leadership role, but President-elect Trump should take the credit. he suggested. “First of all, congratulations, Chairman Johnson. Well done,” he said. said on saturday morning He said this in an interview on Fox & Friends Weekend. […]
Mike Johnson will remain our House speaker, and here’s why: GOP rep
Rep. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, previews Mike Johnson’s future as House Speaker during an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend. source
Speaker Johnson faces year of tight votes and acrimony: ‘A lot of expectations’
The high-stakes battle for control of the House is over, but Speaker Mike Johnson's politically dangerous year is just beginning. Winning the speaker's gavel would be easy, given that Johnson, R-La., had no Democratic support and could only lose one Republican thanks to the razor-thin House Republican majority. It's not a thing. On Friday afternoon, […]
Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) took the gavel amid threats from the House Republican right wing, but things won't get any easier for House Republicans from here. Friday's dramatic speaker's vote in the full House of Representatives saw three Republicans narrowly shielding Mr. Johnson from the gavel, with two of them pivoting to support him, […]
Speaker Johnson prevails in a nail-biter: Five takeaways
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) on Friday ignored threats from a group of far-right lawmakers concerned about his leadership record and efforts to cut spending, defying his most conservative critics. I decided to get over it and keep the gavel in the next Congress. The victory puts Johnson in the driver's seat of the House, […]
Jeh Johnson concerned terror threat at 'heightened level'
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said the country's terrorist threat is at an “elevated level” after the New Orleans car attack that killed more than a dozen people on New Year's Day, and said the current and incoming administrations The ball called for people to “keep an eye on it”. ” “Well, no matter […]
GOP lawmaker warns of Johnson accountability for 'failures'
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Va.) said Friday that he has concerns about House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) serving in his second stint as House Republican leader, despite endorsing the incumbent. expressed. Mr Perry said there was no deal in place to win votes for Mr Johnson, but stressed the terms going forward. “We're not here for […]
Donald Trump Wishes Mike Johnson ‘Good Luck’ on Speaker Vote
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson's bid to remain speaker of the House. President Trump seems confident that Johnson is the man to lead House Republicans for at least the first two years of his second administration. Not all House Republicans are impressed with Johnson. Mr Johnson tried […]