Trump Transition Updates: Mike Johnson Wins Re-election as House Speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday was still grasping for the votes he needs to be re-elected hours before a vote on the House floor, continuing discussions with hard-line conservatives who have so far refused to back him.
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.
What you need to know about the House speaker election
The 119th Congress will begin on Friday, ushering in a new era of Republican control in Washington that will start with a high-stakes leadership fight to pick the next House speaker.
Mike Johnson Fails to Win House Speaker Election on First Try, Putting New Congress at a Standstill
Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson failed to immediately get reelected as House speaker in a largely ceremonial vote on Friday, Jan. 3, flashing warning signs of a turbulent speakership battle like his predecessor,
Mike Johnson re-elected speaker of the House after GOP holdouts change votes
Republican Mike Johnson of Louisiana has been re-elected speaker of the House by a margin of 218-215-1. Jimmy Carter: His life and legacy in helping millions around the world Jimmy Carter, 39th president of US,
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.
US House in limbo after Mike Johnson appears on track to lose first speaker vote
The House is in limbo again after Republicans failed to coalesce around Mike Johnson for speaker despite President-elect Trump's endorsement.
Johnson expected to fail on first vote to reclaim speakership
Mike Johnson is expected to come up short in his bid to remain speaker on the first ballot. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) voted against him in the alphabetical roll call vote.
Tracking how each House member is voting for Mike Johnson as speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to secure the votes of nearly every Republican to remain in the job he has held since Kevin McCarthy was ousted in 2023.
Rudy Giuliani testifies at contempt hearing as lawyers for election workers pursue $148M judgment
Rudy Giuliani is testifying in a New York courtroom at a contempt hearing to decide whether he has dodged and deceived ...
GOP Cheers Hakeem Jeffries For Saying Trump Won — Until He Notes Which Party Is Home To Election Deniers
"One should love America when you win and when you lose," the House Democratic leader said as Republicans fell silent.
Georgia 2020 election workers urge judge to hold Giuliani in contempt
A lawyer for two Georgia election workers that Rudy Giuliani falsely accused of trying to help steal the 2020 U.S.
Carville says election ‘wouldn’t have been close’ if Biden dropped out in 2023
Democratic strategist James Carville said Democrats would have easily won the 2024 presidential election if President Biden ...
Psychic reveals startling 2025 predictions — and says he was right about COVID, Trump’s re-election, more
A psychic who claims to have accurately predicted COVID has revealed his terrifying forecasts for 2025. Nicolas Aujula, a ...
Jeffries claims 'no election deniers' among Dems despite 2016 'illegitimate' remarks when Trump won
N.Y., who previously claimed that the 2016 presidential election was "illegitimate," told lawmakers that there are "no election deniers" in the Democratic Party.
Why some Americans are moving abroad after the 2024 election
As the nation mourns the lives lost in the first days of this year, some Americans are choosing to move abroad, driven by ...
Postponing election 'sets dangerous precedent'
A plan to postpone elections for Norfolk County Council later this year would set "a dangerous precedent", an opposition ...
Holyoke special election to decide whether city treasurer post is elected or appointed
HOLYOKE — Voters will decide at a Jan. 28 special election whether Holyoke’s city treasurer is elected or appointed. Polls ...