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Louisiana's Mike Johnson is reelected U.S. House speaker in a surprisingly quick vote
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson was reelected speaker of the House in the first ballot Friday afternoon in a surprisingly quick process that last Congress dragged on for days. The vote was 218 to 215.
Inside the Capitol as Louisiana's Mike Johnson is reelected speaker: 'We have a mandate'
See an inside look into how Johnson wrangled the votes he needed to keep one of the most powerful jobs in America.
Shreveport's Mike Johnson appears to fail on first attempt to win speaker of House
Republican Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport appeared as if he failed to retain the top job as speaker of the U.S. House after the first round of votes Friday left him two short of the 218 needed.
Louisiana's Mike Johnson draws fire in his bid for House speaker. But Trump reaffirms his support
Kentucky, wrote on X that a different speaker of the House of Representatives could win the vote if Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson loses on the first ballot.
Shreveport's Mike Johnson wins House speaker race after two Republicans flip votes
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport was re-elected to the top job as speaker of the U.S. House on the first ballot Friday in a dramatic spectacle after two Republicans changed their votes to put him over the top.
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
How Mike Johnson clinched the speakership — with an assist from Trump
The win came after a tense stand-off with House Republicans and a phone call from Donald Trump to two members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus.
The Latest: Mike Johnson's bid to remain House Speaker at risk as 119th Congress begins
When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again. While the Louisiana Republican has the support of President-elect Donald Trump, it will be House Republicans who will decide whether to reelect him to his post as Speaker of the House.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has a covenant marriage. What does that mean?
Newly elected speaker of the House and Shreveport native Rep. Mike Johnson and his wife Kelly Johnson joined in a covenant marriage in 1999. "If you're having trouble in your marriage, and you're going down the road of divorce, now you have to go seek counseling," said Mary Winchell, attorney at Winchell Law Firm, LLC.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's victory came with a warning from hardline Republicans
WASHINGTON – House Republicans gave Mike Johnson the speaker's gavel on Friday – along with a warning. Nine GOP lawmakers at first either abstained from voting for Johnson or voted for a different person for speaker.
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Speaker Mike Johnson announces winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge
The winner will be invited to the House of Code, a copyright fee waiver and her app will be on display in the U.S. Capitol ...
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Mike Johnson quietly sought EPA environmental justice grant
The House speaker asked the agency last year to send cash from the Democrats' 2022 climate law to his district. Republicans ...
Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles
Approving Trump's plans for immigration, energy, tax policy and more in one multitrillion-dollar bill would be a daunting ...