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.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to save his job as a new Congress convenes
First-round balloting is underway at the U.S. Capitol, as the new Congress opened Friday with one major task at hand — the election of the House speaker.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's victory came with a warning from hardline Republicans
WASHINGTON – House Republicans gave Mike Johnson the speaker's gavel for another two years on Friday – along with a warning. Nine GOP lawmakers at first either abstained from voting for Johnson or voted for another person for speaker.
Johnson wins tight House speaker vote
Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson was reelected House speaker on Jan. 3, after two Republicans changed their votes.
3 Things Mike Johnson’s Win in the Speaker Election Says About House Republicans
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s win came as a result of a rare display of GOP unity and President-elect Donald Trump’s political power. It remains to be seen whether it will continue into his next term.
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Live Updates: Johnson wins the battle for House speaker as holdouts relent
Mike Johnson persuaded a pair of GOP skeptics to change votes, keeping the gavel in an era of Republican control in Washington.
Johnson reelected House speaker in win for Trump and his agenda
Mike Johnson’s failed speakership bid shows how hard it may be for the narrow Republican majority to enact Trump’s conservative agenda.
Johnson survives House Speaker’s vote. Now comes the hard part.
Despite faltering for a time during voting Friday, Mike Johnson won the House speakership again – thanks in good measure to Donald Trump’s support.
Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead ...
Why Congress Should Act Now To Prevent Another Pandemic
Medical experts argue that Congress should provide significant funding for medical research to combat bird flu.
Daily Briefing: The 119th Congress convenes
A new Republican-controlled Congress will be sworn in on Friday. The latest updates on deadly incidents in Las Vegas and New ...
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118th Congress was one of the least productive in over 30 years
The outgoing Congress enacted fewer than 210 bills into law over the last two years, with most enacted in 2024.
119th Congress sworn in today; process to pick Speaker begins
After the pomp, circumstance and photos are all done, the incoming members of the House of Representatives have a single task ...
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One of the ‘craziest’ Congresses ever comes to an ignominious end
By any objective measure, the current Congress, which technically ends in a few days, was an embarrassment to itself. Thanks almost entirely to radical Republican tactics and refusals to ...
Government shutdown highlights: Congress votes to keep government open, sending bill to Biden
Follow live updates and the latest news as government funding is set to expire on Saturday if Congress fails to pass a short-term spending bill.
7 of the Biggest Moments in the 118th Congress
The 118th session of Congress was one of the most headline-generating sessions in recent history. Here’s a look at some of ...
Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
The popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn the ...
119th Congress will include a triple-digit number of military vets — for a few days
The combined roster of U.S. senators and representatives who served in the armed forces will drop to double-digits when Sen.