Lawler says Johnson should be House Speaker: He 'inherited a disaster'
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-Louisiana) said Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) has “inherited a disaster” and should be re-elected speaker of the House. . During an appearance on ABC's “This Week,” host Jonathan Karl asked Lawler whether Mr. Johnson could or should be re-elected as Speaker of the House of Commons. “Yes, yes,” he answered. “The […]
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow says Kyiv plot to kill high-ranking officer with music speaker bomb foiled | Ukraine
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature charlotte higgins On International Women's Day, March 8, 2023, Russia Soldiers hand out tulips and mimosa branches to women and girls in the southern city of Melitopol. ukraine – A move aimed at promoting friendly relations between occupiers and residents. However, […]
Any GOP Speaker Will Need Dem Leader Jeffries on ‘Speed Dial’
Former Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Pennsylvania) said Friday on “MSNBC Reports” that the Republican House speaker is working with Democrats on House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) He said people should keep their phone numbers on “speed dial.” “I think the next Republican chairman has to have Hakeem Jeffries on speed dial, because they're probably going […]
Majority Say Mike Johnson Should Not Remain House Speaker
AmericaFest's Straw Poll reveals that a majority of Americans believe that Rep. Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) should not remain speaker of the House. Charlie Kirk, Founder and CEO of Turning Point USA, posted the results of a straw poll conducted at the convention held December 19-22, 2024 at the Phoenix Convention Center. The poll found that […]
GOP rep on backing Johnson as Speaker: 'I'm going to keep my options open’
Rep. Scott Perry (Pennsylvania), former chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, has joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) as the House prepares to formally elect a speaker on January 3. He is the latest Republican lawmaker to decline to express support. , added uncertainty to the prospects of Republican leaders retaining the gavel. “I think Mike […]
Conservatives love RFK Jr. and Trump’s deportation plan but want Mike Johnson out as speaker, poll finds
Grassroots Republicans and conservatives have argued that President-elect Donald Trump's top priority after taking office should be redressing illegal immigration and enforcing deportations. A new poll of attendees at America Fest, an event coordinated by political commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, reveals some interesting sentiments among Republicans. America Fest attendees are typically […]
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to failing to elect a House speaker quickly
This problem has been pervasive for some time. It's now underground. It lurks beneath the surface. It is not always perceptible. Except for those who watch Congress closely. But the issue has come to the fore since the House stumbled badly in its attempt to avert a government shutdown last week. Dozens of House members […]
Some House Republicans Want Trump to ‘Dump’ Speaker Johnson
President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly heard from several House Republicans about their concerns about House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). This was announced by people involved in the National Capitol and those close to President Trump. hill The group had raised concerns ahead of the recent government funding debacle. reported on tuesday. The paper said Republicans […]
Johnson allies urge Trump to intervene as messy speaker battle threatens to delay 2024 certification
Allies of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) have publicly signaled their support to House Republican leadership to avoid a messy and drawn-out battle that could delay the certification of his victory over President-elect Trump. I am asking you to reconfirm. “If there is some kind of long-running conflict and we cannot elect a speaker, then […]
Speaker Johnson Denies Blocking Subpoena of Cassidy Hutchinson
The House subcommittee investigating former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)'s partisan Jan. 6 special committee “interrogated hundreds of witnesses,” but the most notorious of Pelosi's hearings Starr's testimony is conspicuously absent from the report. The subcommittee chaired by Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) issued the following statement: interim report Dec. 17, 2024 Pelosi calls former White House […]