Mike Johnson falls short on first round of speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson failed to receive a majority of votes in Friday's House speaker vote to remain speaker of the 119th Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Rep. Keith Self of Texas voted for the House Republican Conference chairman over others. All Democrats in attendance voted for House […]
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 […]
CNN’s Harry Enten Breaks Down Mike Johnson’s Chances Of Getting Reelected Speaker
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten analyzed House Speaker Mike Johnson's chances of winning re-election and taking the gavel in Friday's segment. The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on whether Mr. Johnson will remain in office in the 119th Congress, where his chances are the narrowest in more than 100 years. Enten said […]
Jets land first Mike Vrabel interview as head coaching search picks up
One of the hottest head coaching candidates is scheduled to meet with the Jets on Friday. The team is meeting with former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, officials confirmed. Vrabel is considered one of the top candidates for this coaching cycle after being fired by the Titans last year. Jets interview with Mike Vrabel. AP Vrabel, […]
Mike Johnson’s speakership to be put to another test in 1st vote of new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday faces an uphill battle to keep the gavel despite support from President-elect Donald Trump. Despite narrowly clinging to a Republican majority, Mr. Johnson's chairmanship is in jeopardy after a series of moves to fund the government have angered conservatives by failing to cut spending. On the opening day of […]
Mike Kafka could have another complicated Giants offseason
Mike Kafka's future could change in many directions. The Giants' assistant head coach and offensive coordinator announced Thursday that he is under contract through 2025. This means he could be prevented from interviewing to make a lateral move, even if another team would allow him to regain the play-calling responsibilities he lost as a head […]
Trump Endorsement Helps Mike Johnson Close Deal on Speakership
Critics of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Los Angeles) are chiming in after President-elect Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale. Mr. Johnson ended the 118th Congress failing in government funding battles and angering conservatives, moderates, and even Mr. Trump himself, making it highly unlikely that he would retain the gavel until the next Congress. […]
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 […]
Mike Johnson gets public GOP Senate support ahead of tight House speaker vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) received public support from Senate Republicans as he faces an uncertain vote Friday on whether to keep his role in the new Congress. “my friend [Johnson] “Congress has done a great job in the House as we look forward to growing our economy and protecting our communities in the new […]