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Trump called 2 last-minute GOP ‘yes’ votes ahead of Johnson's victory
President-elect Trump called two of the final Republican holdouts before they switched their votes in support of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), sources told The Hill, underscoring the incoming ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – live
Incumbent speaker swayed two members who initially voted against him, giving him 218 votes to win over Democrat Jeffries’ 215 votes. Mike Johnson secures US House speakership after facing ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson elected House speaker, easing concerns over delays to market-friendly bills
The Republican-run U.S. House of Representatives on Friday re-elected Mike Johnson as its speaker on the first ballot after two GOP lawmakers changed their votes, an outcome that eases some ...MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
Live updates: Mike Johnson wins Speakership on first ballot after 2 'no' votes flip
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) succeeded in keeping his gavel for the 119th Congress, winning in the House's Speakership vote in one round Friday. Johnson, who had a one-vote margin of error, won ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Jeffries outlines priorities for Democrats after Johnson wins House speaker vote
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries introduced House Speaker Mike Johnson following the vote that reelected Johnson to the leadership role. Jeffries also called attention to priorities for Democrats as ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
U.S. House ushers in a tiny Republican majority to tackle enormous tasks in 2025
A new Congress starts Friday with a long to-do list for Donald Trump’s second term: keeping the government open, raising the debt ceiling, immigration and taxes.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Massie only GOP vote against Johnson; 2 others flip
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was the only House Republican to vote against Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) while two other GOP lawmakers ultimately flipped their votes after initially backing others, ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Speaker Mike Johnson wins vote with help from Reps. Self, Norman
Reps. Keith Self and Ralph Norman, who chose to vote for other lawmakers during the first round of voting for House Speaker, changed their vote at the last minute and secured a win for Louisiana's ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
What America should learn from South Korea’s democratic crisis
Any “us vs. them” dynamic can be dangerous for democracy. But when that divide centers on mutually exclusive visions of a nation, the effects are uniquely detrimental.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Gingrich slams 'suicidal strategy' of rebel Republicans in Speaker vote
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) criticized Republicans who refused to back House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) attempt to clinch the gavel again in the lower chamber. “Let’s be clear, ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Johnson appears to lose first round of House speaker vote
The House of Representatives appears to have failed to elect a House speaker during the first round of voting as Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., lacked the votes to be re-elected. NBC News' Garrett Haake ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson seems to lack the votes to remain House speaker in first round
House Speaker Mike Johnson will have to court his Republican colleagues some more to obtain enough support to retain his gavel. At least three lawmakers voted against him during the first round of ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Why some Republicans remain skeptical of House Speaker Mike Johnson
Some Republicans remain hesitant as they prepare to vote for House speaker. This comes as Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson seeks to retain the gavel. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
House to vote for speaker as new Congress convenes
House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to retain his gavel as lawmakers of the 119th Congress meet for the first time on Friday.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Burglars are scoring big when athletes aren't home
Uptick in break-ins rattles players and causes leagues to scramble for help.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Watch live: House votes for Speaker as 119th Congress begins
All eyes are on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Friday as the House is set to vote on whether he will keep the gavel in the 119th Congress. What has historically been a routine vote has been upended ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Will Matt Gaetz Participate in the House Speaker Vote?
The Florida Republican, who resigned his House seat during his short-lived bid for attorney general, has publicly flirted with the idea of showing up in Congress on Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Why House Speaker Mike Johnson could face a challenge during leadership vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson may not have the votes needed to retain the gavel even with President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement. CBS News' Taurean Small and Libby Cathey report.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Speaker Mike Johnson re-elected to lead Republican-controlled House
The 119th Congress begins with Republican majorities in both chambers and a vote to re-elect Mike Johnson as House speaker.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
119th Congress set to begin with a House speaker vote to re-elect Mike Johnson
With the 119th Congress is set to begin, Republicans will take full control of the House and Senate for the first time since 2019 and face an early test in re-electing House Speaker Johnson with a ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
House holds vote to elect speaker
Watch live coverage as the House of Representatives holds a vote to elect the next speaker, with current House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., aiming for re-election.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
The House begins voting in hours. Here’s what to know.
The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majority have thrust his fate into doubt.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Biden's final actions as president leave some transgender people feeling unsupported
Some transgender people worry President Joe Biden did not do enough to shield them from the torrent of Trump policies to comeABC News - Jan. 3 -
New Orleans attacker's past and House to hold speaker vote: Morning Rundown
Mike Johnson fights to maintain his role as House Speaker.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Johnson says House Republicans will investigate Jan. 6 committee
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that House Republicans will investigate the disbanded House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Johnson ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Mike Johnson says he expects House speaker vote to go "smoothly"
The new Republican-controlled Congress will be sworn in Friday as Mike Johnson hopes an endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump can keep him in the speaker's office. Daniella Diaz, ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
House Ethics panel recommends further review of campaign finance allegations against 2 lawmakers
An independent congressional watchdog wants to dig deeper into separate campaign finance allegations against two lawmakers, Reps. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.). The ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Celtics vs. Timberwolves odds, line, prediction, time: 2025 NBA picks, Jan. 2 best bets from proven model
SportsLine's model has simulated the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Boston Celtics matchup 10,000 times and revealed its picks for ThursdayCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
Lawmakers react to terrorist attack, Johnson awaits House speaker vote
Lawmakers are reacting to the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. This comes as the House prepares to vote for a new speaker and as a new Congress ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
All Democrats expected to participate in Speaker’s vote
All Democrats are expected to be in the Capitol on Friday for the vote to seat the next Speaker of the House, according to the Democratic whip’s office. The full participation of Democrats is ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
House speaker Mike Johnson faces crucial Friday vote as support in doubt
The embattled Republican can only afford to lose one vote as GOP prepares to elect its congressional leader. Mike Johnson ’s grip on the House speakership faces a crucial test on Friday, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans
How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.Politico - Jan. 2 -
Mike Johnson fights for GOP votes to win House Speaker election
Even as President-elect Trump has said Speaker Mike Johnson has his “complete and total endorsement,” for re-election, Johnson is scrambling to lock down his own party's support, as he'll need ...NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Ohio updates election forms to support transgender candidates
The change followed the disqualification of a transgender woman who failed to list legal names used in the past five years on a petition.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
House Republicans unveil new rules, one which makes it harder to oust speaker
House Republican leaders unveiled new rules for the 119th Congress, which includes a provision that will make it harder to oust a speaker but doesn’t remove the threat.ABC News - Jan. 1 -
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker
Republican Rep. Chip Roy said Tuesday that he doesn’t think House Speaker Mike Johnson has the necessary votes to remain speaker in Friday's leadership election.ABC News - Dec. 31