Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker as GOP mutiny threat dissolves
On Friday, House Speaker nominee Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was reelected as Speaker. The Louisiana Republican won along party lines in the first round, in contrast to his predecessor's 15 long-running 2023 elections. This comes despite heavy criticism from some conservatives who have threatened to withhold support from Johnson in protest of his handling of government […]
Gingrich slams 'suicidal strategy' of rebel Republicans in Speaker vote
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) criticized Republicans for refusing to support House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)'s attempt to regain the gavel in the House. “This is an incredibly stupid and suicidal strategy. … These people need psychologists,” Gingrich said during a Fox News appearance Friday afternoon. His comments came after days of criticism of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spartz, key Speaker holdout, says she will decide tomorrow on Johnson
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), a key opponent in the close race to keep House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as speaker, said Thursday she will decide on Friday whether to vote for him. said. “I'll make it [the] We'll make a decision tomorrow,'' Spartz told reporters at Parliament House, adding that he had met with Johnson […]