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GOP holdout Spartz to back Speaker Johnson
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), a key GOP vote who previously suggested she would not back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), minutes before the vote signaled she'd back him. "I appreciate ...The Hill - 5d -
12:30 Report — Johnson fights for Speakership
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s the first Friday of 2025! Happy first day of the 119th Congress to all who celebrate. It sure is off to an eventful start. Here’s what’s happening: Mike Johnson is ...The Hill - 5d -
Johnson initially fails to secure speakership on first ballot
Two House Republicans joined Rep. Thomas Massie in opposing Johnson for speaker on the floor.Politico - 5d -
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 - 5d -
America needs a real challenger to corporate greed, not conspiracy-riddled RFK Jr.
We need more policy leaders who are genuinely committed to challenging corporate power without harmful quackery.The Hill - 5d -
Trump boosts Johnson ahead of Speaker vote
President-elect Trump gave a public boost to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) hours before House lawmakers vote to determine whether he will keep the gavel to start the next Congress and amid ...The Hill - 5d -
Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey
Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between Dec. 21 and Dec. 24 and released on Thursday ...The Hill - 5d -
Will House Speaker Mike Johnson retain the gavel?
Members of the House of Representatives are set to vote for the speaker role on Capitol Hill as the current lower-chamber leader, Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson, awaits his fate. Johnson is still ...CBS News - 5d -
Rugby overhauls laws mid-season with Premiership to follow Champions and Challenge Cup changes
The Champions and Challenge Cups will adopt four new law trials midway through the pool stage of the competition, with the Premiership following suit later this month for the 11th round of league ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Morning Report — Do or die for Johnson
In today’s issue: Today is Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) moment of truth. On the first day of the 119th Congress, will his fellow House Republicans let him keep the Speaker’s gavel? Or will ...The Hill - 5d -
Johnson battles for the Speakership: 5 things to watch
Friday’s Speaker vote is shaping up to be a nailbiter as Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), the current House leader, is scrambling to keep the gavel for the next two years in the face of conservative ...The Hill - 5d -
Why Johnson's perilous moment threatens Trump's agenda
Conservatives are already making a bevy of demands, which centrists fear would cause further chaos this year.Politico - 5d -
3 observations after Curry-led Warriors hang 139 points on Sixers
The Sixers finished their back-to-back Thursday night with a wire-to-wire, blowout loss to Stephen Curry and the Warriors.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
Rebels Easily Toppled Syria’s Army. Their Challenge Now: Rebuilding.
The rebels’ path to victory is littered with evidence of Syria’s defeated military. It also reflects the sizable task of trying to put the country back together.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
College Football Playoff scores: Ohio State blows out Oregon in Rose Bowl; Texas hangs on to beat ASU in Peach Bowl
Three teams have booked their tickets to the CFP semifinals. Who will join them?Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
12 Powerful Micro-Challenges to Boost Your Happiness and Success in the New Year
Got big goals for the coming year? These monthly micro-challenges can help you reach them.Inc. - Jan. 1 -
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 - Jan. 1 -
Xi Jinping, China’s Leader, Nods to Economic Challenges
In a New Year’s address, Xi Jinping made a rare acknowledgment of the flagging economy while reiterating the government’s growth targets.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Trump says he would make calls for Mike Johnson
The president-elect also plans to attend Jimmy Carter's funeral.Politico - Dec. 31 -
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 - Dec. 31 -
Paxton warns of primary challenges for GOP incumbents amid Texas Speaker battle
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Tuesday warned of primary challenges for Republican incumbents in the state Legislature amid an ongoing battle over the Texas House Speakership. “Texans ...The Hill - Dec. 31 -
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
