House Rules Package Raises Threshold to Remove Speaker
As some conservatives consider removing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana), proposed House rules announced Wednesday would raise the bar for removing a speaker. The proposed House rules would raise the bar for filing a motion to resign, the parliamentary procedure for removing the Speaker of the House. The new standard requires a member of the […]
Speaker race, Trump's second term, Carter funeral: January brings flurry of political events
New Year's Day marks the beginning of a month of political events and milestones not seen in Washington in some time. From the House speaker election to former President Carter's memorial service to the start of Trump's second term and all that comes with it, January kicks off 2025 with tone-setting votes and important actions. […]
Tossing Speaker Johnson would be a huge mistake
As 2025 begins, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) faces the perilous task of keeping the gavel. Johnson can only lose one Republican when it comes to a vote in the House of Commons on Friday. problem? Rep. Thomas Massey (R-Ky.) has already vowed to oppose Mr. Johnson, comparing President Trump's support to that of controversial […]
Paxton warns of primary challenges for GOP incumbents amid Texas Speaker battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) warned Tuesday that Republican incumbents in the state Legislature face major challenges as the race for the Texas House speaker's seat continues. “Texans expect a Republican-led majority to elect a Speaker by a majority of Republican state legislators. Please take this as a warning to block a Speaker elected […]
Massie: Johnson will cost GOP its House majority in 2026 if Speaker
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is unworthy of a second term in leadership and would cost the Republican House majority if re-elected. Ta. “Johnson is not the right person for this job,'' Massey said. I wrote it in a post on Tuesday. On social platform “I challenge them to explain […]
Chip Roy Says Mike Johnson Does Not Have Votes For Speaker Despite Trump’s Endorsement
Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said Tuesday that House Speaker Mike Johnson does not have the votes within the House Republican conference to remain speaker, despite President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement of Johnson on Monday. He said no. “I remain to be decided, as do be number of my colleague, because we Saw So many of of […]
“Trump Is Dead Right” To Back Johnson For Speaker
The Pro-Trump News homepage sees 60 new headlines every 24 hours. Click here to view. Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House on Monday. President Trump said, “Speaker Mike Johnson is a good, hard-working, and godly man. He will do the right thing, and we will continue to win.'' Society of Truth: […]
House Republican says he’s still not a firm yes on Johnson for Speaker
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said he is likely to support House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) in this week's leadership vote, but he is not yet a firm supporter. Mr. McCormick appeared on NewsNation's “The Hill” on Monday and was asked whether he would vote for Mr. Johnson on Friday. “Perhaps so,” he answered. “We have […]
We Need ‘Assurances’ that Speaker Johnson ‘Won’t Sell Us Out to the Swamp’
Republicans need “guarantees” that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) won't sell them into the swamp, Victoria says after President-elect Donald Trump formally endorses the party.・Congressman Spartz (Republican, Indiana) said on Monday. “I understand why President Trump supports Speaker Johnson as much as Speaker Ryan, which is definitely important. But we still need to get assurances […]
Rep. Massie Opposes, Leads Charge Against Mike Johnson As Speaker Despite Trump Endorsement
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) speaks during a House Second Amendment Caucus press conference at the U.S. Capitol on June 8, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf4:23 PM – Monday, December 30, 2024 Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, has announced that he will refuse to vote for […]