Live Updates: Johnson Wins Re-election as House Speaker
Three of Mike Johnson’s fellow Republicans voted against their party’s nominee to lead the House, despite an endorsement from President-elect Donald J. Trump. Two changed their votes after a delay on the House floor,
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,
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3 top takeaways from Speaker Johnson's re-election
It's early days yet, and with a two-seat majority, House Speaker Mike Johnson has his work cut out for him. But Friday's re-election is a positive sign for the next two years.
If Johnson Can’t Win Speaker Election, D.C. Grinds to a Halt
Nothing can happen in Washington, not even Trump’s inauguration, until the House elects a Speaker. There are no votes to spare for Johnson.
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.
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.
Rudy Giuliani testifies at contempt hearing as lawyers for election workers pursue $148M judgment
Rudy Giuliani testified Friday at a contempt hearing to decide whether he has dodged and deceived lawyers trying to recover a ...
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 ...
Judge to weigh holding Giuliani in contempt in Georgia election workers case
A Manhattan federal judge will consider on Friday a request by two Georgia election workers to hold former New York City ...
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 ...
An autopsy of the 2024 election
A divisive election season full of twists and turns is now over. With control of the House of Representatives, the U.S.
He says he won Venezuela’s presidential election. Now he’s returning to South America as his rival prepares for inauguration
Edmundo González Urrutia is heading to Argentina this week in a show of defiance as Caracas prepares to inaugurate current ...
Trump loses bid to toss hush money conviction due to election win
Donald Trump on Friday lost a bid to use his presidential election victory to dismiss the case in which he was convicted on ...