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Jeh Johnson suggests Trump should try to keep Wray on through inauguration
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson suggested Thursday that President-elect Trump should try to keep current FBI Director Christopher Wray on through his inauguration, following ...The Hill - 4d -
Johnson says he hasn't asked Trump to call any holdouts
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday he has not asked President-elect Trump to make calls on his behalf to Republicans who are still on the fence about his bid to retain the gavel. "No, I ...The Hill - 4d -
There’s a big problem with trying to replace Johnson — no clear alternates
Three potential alternate speaker candidates have come up in conversations among holdouts. But they don’t have the needed votes to become speaker, either.Politico - 4d -
Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump
The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Mike Johnson has Donald Trump's endorsement, but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.NBC News - 4d -
Spartz, key Speaker holdout, says she will decide tomorrow on Johnson
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), who has been a key holdout in House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) tight race to continue his Speakership, said Thursday that she will decide Friday whether to vote ...The Hill - 4d -
Johnson meets with conservatives as speakership in jeopardy
It's unclear whether House Speaker Mike Johnson has enough support to remain speaker for another term.CBS News - 4d -
Cryptocurrencies jump to start 2025, bitcoin rises back above $97,000
Cryptocurrencies rose to start the year, rebounding from recent losses as investor optimism returned to the market.CNBC - 4d -
Conservatives seek commitments as Johnson scrambles for Speaker votes
A dozen hard-line House conservatives are demanding a host of amorphous commitments from Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to win their support Friday, throwing his leadership tenure into uncertainty ...The Hill - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.The New York Times - 4d -
Vance shares Musk op-ed backing Germany's far-right party
Vice President-elect JD Vance has shared Elon Musk's op-ed supporting the far-right German political party Alternative for Germany (AfD), while the German government has accused Musk of trying to ...The Hill - 5d -
Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Mikaela Shiffrin aiming to be back 'in the next week or so' following November crash
Mikaela Shiffrin is back in the gym and says she's aiming to be on snow “in the next week or so.”ABC News - 5d -
Johnson facing thin margin of error for re-election as House speaker
NBC News' Sahil Kapur reports from Capitol Hill where House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is facing a thin margin of error for his bid to be re-elected as speaker.NBC News - 5d -
'Dinosaur highway' tracks dating back 166 million years are discovered in England
Researchers in England have unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracks that date back 166 million yearsABC News - 5d -
‘Are we the first generation that won’t die?’: Bryan Johnson on his controversial lifestyle
The 47-year-old multimillionaire spends $2m a year on staying youthful and, in a new documentary, he explains why we should be following his lead. Bryan Johnson, the biohacking centimillionaire who ...The Guardian - 5d -
Johnson expresses confidence ahead of Friday's Speaker vote
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday expressed confidence about his chances ahead of the House’s Speaker vote on Friday. “We’re going to get this done,” Johnson said in an interview on “Fox & ...The Hill - 5d -
Schumer backs Wikler for DNC chair
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he’s throwing his support behind Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to take the helm of the Democratic ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Social pressure holds back sales of alcohol-free drinks, research finds
Other challenges include price and taste expectations, with Gen Zers most likely to succumbFinancial Times - 5d -
Van Orden takes swipe at Roy after Trump backs Johnson in Speaker election
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) went after Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on the social media platform X Wednesday for his opposition to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) retaking the gavel. Republican ...The Hill - 5d -
Colts' Richardson says he had severe back pain
Anthony Richardson revealed that he was dealing with severe back pain stemming from spasms ahead of Indianapolis' Week 17 game, saying he "could barely even walk" at one point.ESPN - 5d -
Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago to 'map' strategy ahead of speakership vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson is spending New Year's Day with President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a showdown vote later this week to keep his leadership post.ABC News - 5d -
Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on New Year's Day, discuss 'strategy'
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to meet with President-elect Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., on New Year’s Day to discuss “strategy,” as the top House Republican prepares for ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker
President-elect Trump rang in the new year at his Mar-a-Lago home, less than three weeks before Inauguration Day, telling reporters that he would attend President Carter’s funeral and reiterated ...NBC News - 6d -
Tossing Speaker Johnson would be a huge mistake
A drawn-out battle over the Speaker’s gavel would be the worst way to begin the 2025 legislative session.The Hill - 6d -
Morning Report — Five Johnson holdouts to watch
In today’s issue: What do the holdouts want? What can sway them? Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) fate rests with a handful of House Republicans who, despite a clear endorsement from ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump says he thinks Johnson has the votes to get confirmed
President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump says he would make calls for Mike Johnson
The president-elect also plans to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral.Politico - 6d -
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Showdown over House Speaker after Trump endorses Johnson
Even though President-elect Trump has endorsed him, House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a showdown over whether he will continue in the role. A vote is scheduled in the House on Friday. NBC News' Gabe ...NBC News - 6d -
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 - 6d
