Trump gives Mike Johnson last-minute boost before speaker vote
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday wished Speaker Mike Johnson “good luck” in his bid for re-election. To secure a second term as speaker, Johnson needs to receive 218 of the 219 House Republicans, meaning he only received one Republican “no” vote. means not possible. The Republican Party operates within a historically slim majority, but several […]
Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has the lowest job performance among Republicans, according to a new survey. The Economist/YouGov poll was conducted from December 21st to December 24th.released on thursdayIt found that 49% of Republicans strongly or somewhat approve of Johnson's handling of his job as speaker. Another 20% said they disapproved of his work […]
Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump spoke to House Speaker Mike Johnson, hours before House members will vote to decide whether to keep the gavel to open the next Congress, amid uncertainty about whether Johnson has the necessary support. Republican Party of Louisiana). President Trump: “I wish Speaker of the House Mike Johnson the best of luck today. He's […]
Massie says he won't vote for Johnson: 'You can pull all my fingernails out'
Rep. Thomas Massey (R-Kentucky) will be defeated by Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) even if his colleague Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) wins the top spot in the House race. confirmed his decision not to support the state in the House of Representatives election. House Rules Committee. Massey was asked by former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida), the […]
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to vote for Johnson after seeking to oust him from speakership last year
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who unsuccessfully sought to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from the speakership last year, said Friday she plans to vote for Johnson to retain the gavel. Last year, the congressman criticized Johnson as a “unity party chairman,” calling him “exactly what's wrong with the Republican establishment,” adding that he […]
Nets’ Cam Johnson injures ankle in closing seconds
MILWAUKEE — Cam Johnson, the Nets' most consistent player all season, was injured on the penultimate play of a 113-110 win at Milwaukee. The forward twisted his ankle and underwent X-rays at Fiserv Forum on Thursday night. Johnson told the Post that because the image was negative, he and the Nets avoided a potential worst-case […]
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 […]
Cam Johnson helps Nets hold off late charge from Bucks for shock win
MILWAUKEE — Jordi Fernandez coaches to win. The so-called tank work will not be completed tomorrow, next season, or the year after. He means right now. Cam Thomas dribbles up the court during the Nets' 113-110 road win.Bucks game on January 2, 2025. NBAE (via Getty Images) And that's how his Nets played against a […]
Jeh Johnson suggests Trump should try to keep Wray on through inauguration
Former Homeland Security Secretary John Johnson suggested Thursday that President-elect Trump should try to keep current FBI Director Christopher Wray in office for the rest of his term, following the alleged New Year's Day terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas. . “It feels like there's a new security threat environment,” Johnson said on […]
Johnson says House Republicans will investigate Jan. 6 committee
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced Thursday that House Republicans will investigate the disbanded House Select Committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Johnson attacked President Biden in the following post: social platform The Ta. In response to another New York Post post about Cheney and Thompson, the Louisiana Republican […]