Johnson Appears To Lose First Speaker Vote After Failing To Come To A Majority Consensus
Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) nominates Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, ahead of the House Speaker election vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington during the first session of the 119th Congress. did. Washington, DC, January 3, 2025. (Photo by: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff Sophia Flores11:02am – Friday, January 3, 2025 The House of Representatives […]
Johnson lays out key commitments amid Speakership battle
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) vowed Friday to “shrink the size and scope of the federal government,” among other pledges, as he fights to keep the gavel this week. Prime Minister Boris Johnson: “If we don't fulfill our election promise of fiscal responsibility, we don't deserve to be in power.'' said in the post “The […]
Watch live: White House holds press briefing as Johnson fights to stay Speaker
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is scheduled to brief reporters on Friday as the House of Representatives votes on the speaker. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is struggling to keep the gavel as at least a dozen conservatives remain mum on whether they support him. At least one MP has already publicly expressed opposition […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Johnson: 'Let's put aside the infighting'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced Tuesday that she will support Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) for speaker of the House, given that Greene has sometimes been at odds. , a notable victory for the Louisiana Republican. Johnson. “This is what I'm asking my colleagues to do: swallow your pride, put your ego aside, put your […]
Trump boosts Speaker of the House Mike Johnson ahead of vote
President-elect Donald Trump doubled down on his support for House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday morning, hours before a high-stakes vote on whether to keep him in office. President Trump told Truth Social: “I wish Speaker of the House Mike Johnson the best of luck today. He's a great, talented guy, and his approval rating […]
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 […]