Mike Johnson wins reelection as future of GOP leadership in question

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) easily won reelection in Louisiana’s 4th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects, securing a fifth term in Congress even as his future in GOP leadership ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Jim Jordan wins reelection as speculation swirls about potential leadership moves

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) marched to reelection in Ohio’s 4th Congressional District on Tuesday, Decision Desk HQ projects, securing a 10th term in the House as speculation swirls about a whether ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post

Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping a reelection victory could position him for a Senate leadership role

GOP Gov. Phil Scott wins reelection in blue Vermont

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott’s (R) easily won reelection in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to projections from Decision Desk HQ. With his victory in the largely blue state, Scott will enter ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Johnson, facing uncertain future, seeks to save House GOP

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), in an interview with The Hill from the campaign trail in Pennsylvania, said he “probably underestimated” just how much work it would be to lead the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Speaker Mike Johnson criticizes Obamacare and promises 'massive reform' if Trump wins

House Speaker Mike Johnson said there will be “massive” changes to health care and Obamacare if Donald Trump and Republicans win the election.

Mike Johnson promises ‘massive’ healthcare changes if Trump wins

House speaker’s comments could help Kamala Harris who outpolls Trump on healthcare in battleground states. US elections live – follow updates Vice-President Kamala Harris may have received ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Harris slams Speaker Mike Johnson for saying the GOP may repeal CHIPS Act

Vice President Kamala Harris tore into Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday for his comment that Republicans might seek to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act if they take control of Congress in ...

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Speaker Mike Johnson diverts on questions about possible Jan. 6-like violence

House Speaker Mike Johnson diverted from answering questions about violence after the election, saying the "greater issue" is with election integrity. "There's a lot of great work that's been done ...

Boebert wins reelection in Colorado

Conservative firebrand Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is projected to sail to victory in Colorado’s eastern 4th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Boebert currently represents ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Bernie Sanders wins reelection in Vermont

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) easily won reelection to a fourth term for his seat in Vermont, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Sanders faced opposition from Gerald Malloy, a West ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Greene easily wins reelection in Georgia

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (Ga.) easily won reelection Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army general, in Georgia’s deep-red 14th District, Decision Desk ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Tim Kaine wins reelection in Virginia

Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine (D) won his reelection bid Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Republican Hung Cao, Decision Desk HQ projected. Cao, who also ran for Congress in 2022, faced an uphill ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago

Gianforte wins reelection as Montana governor

Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) has won a second term as Montana's governor, Decision Desk HQ projects. Gianforte, a former member of the House, won his initial term in the governor's mansion in 2020, ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

No questions over McDonald's Sinn Féin leadership - O'Neill

The party has come under pressure over its handling of recent child safeguarding issues.

Sen. Chris Murphy wins reelection in Connecticut

Sen. Chris Murphy (D) easily won his reelection bid in Connecticut, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Murphy was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2013 and previously represented ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Ted Cruz wins Texas Senate reelection fight

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) secured a third term in the upper chamber on Tuesday by knocking off Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in one of the most expensive races on the 2024 map, depriving Democrats of ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Sen. Mazie Hirono wins reelection in Hawaii

Sen. Mazie Hirono (D) has won her reelection bid in the state of Hawaii, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Hirono easily defeated her Republican competitor, Bob McDermott. She was ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

Mike Scioscia on Fernando Valenzuela: 'You could see his leadership in the clubhouse'

Former Dodgers catcher Mike Scioscia remembers teammate Fernando Valenzuela as a leader who let his dominant pitches do the talking.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

Daines signals privately he will back Thune in GOP leadership race

National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) Chair Steve Daines (R-Mont.) is telling colleagues that he will support Senate Republican Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) in the race to become next Senate ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

GOP-leaning polls trigger questions about accuracy

The prevalence of Republican-leaning polls in recent weeks is raising questions about their effect on the overall polling average as the presidential race between Vice President Harris and former ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Full interview: Speaker Mike Johnson on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan"

Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with House Speaker Mike Johnson that aired on Oct. 13, 2024.

Speaker Mike Johnson predicts a new coalition will elect Republicans in 2024

House Speaker Mike Johnson believes Republicans will win the House, Senate and White House in the 2024 elections by attracting Black, Latino and Jewish voters.

Speaker Mike Johnson fights to save the House Republican majority — and his job

House Speaker Mike Johnson could serve for another two years in the top job if Republicans hold onto the House majority in the November elections, GOP members say.

Mike Johnson on certifying election results: 'Everybody needs to calm down'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said "everybody needs to calm down" when asked about election certification, adding there's been too much "emotion" and "misinformation." When asked by EWTN News ...

Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago

Mike Johnson impersonates Trump: 'Make it too big to rig'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) did an impression of former President Trump during an interview with Fox News’s "Fox & Friends" Tuesday morning. The program's anchors asked the Speaker to do ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Where Speaker Johnson sees the GOP's path to victory: From the Politics Desk

House Speaker Mike Johnson sees traditionally Democratic constituencies as key to Republicans' path to power in Washington this election.

Slot on TAA future: 'Same question, same answer'

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has remained non-descript when it comes to the future of right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

GOP wins back control of the Senate

The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.

Politics - Politico - 2 hours ago

Kemi Badenoch wins Conservative party leadership race

Former business secretary takes 57 per cent of the vote to beat Robert Jenrick and become party’s first Black leader

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Kemi Badenoch wins Tory leadership election

Conservative party announces Badenoch has beaten rival Robert Jenrick in ballot of party members. Five things to know about Kemi Badenoch Kemi Badenoch is the new Conservative party leader ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Speaker Johnson pivots on questions about possible Jan. 6-like violence

House Speaker Mike Johnson diverted Sunday on questions about possible violence and security concerns ahead of the certification of the presidential election results early next year.

Johnson avoids Jan. 6 question, talks about foreign wars

CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) over former President Trump’s threat of violence following Jan. 6 and the lawmaker instead talked about foreign wars. Johnson joined CNN’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Speaker Johnson does clean up on CHIPS Act repeal question

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) quickly backtracked after saying at a campaign event on Friday that he would “probably” move to try to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act, marking the second time in a ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Lee says Senate GOP leadership candidates must call out McConnell for Trump criticism

Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) is calling on Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the two frontrunners to succeed Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

5 biggest Mets questions entering offseason, including Pete Alonso's future

The future of Pete Alonso is at the top of the list, but there's much more on the Mets' plate as they embark on the 2024 MLB offseason.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

House Speaker Johnson says GOP may try to repeal CHIPS Act, then walks it back

House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to clarify remarks he made at a New York campaign rally where he suggested that Republicans may try to repeal legislation that has spurred U.S. production of ...

Tech - ABC News - 4 days ago

Harris defends CHIPS Act after House Speaker Johnson suggests GOP would try to repeal law

Donald Trump regularly attacks Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden for the CHIPS Act.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

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