GOP rebels switch vote to Johnson after Trump’s 11th hour calls, pushing him over the finish line
President-elect Trump appears to have helped House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) avoid a nasty, drawn-out battle for control of the House. President Trump said he spoke by phone with Representatives Ralph Norman (South Carolina) and Keith Self (R-Texas) after they initially voted for someone other than Johnson to be speaker. Two experts spoke to Fox […]
Trump cheers Johnson winning speaker vote: ‘America is back’
First appearance on Fox: President-elect Trump reacts to Mike Johnson's re-election as House Speaker, telling FOX News Digital that the process has brought House Republicans “even closer together” and is a continuation of “Make America Great Again.” said. Mr Johnson was re-elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday. A source told Fox […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]