Amid GOP infighting, Rep. Lawler says Johnson should remain as speaker
Rep. Mike Lawler argued that House Speaker Mike Johnson should be reelected despite Republican infighting on whether he should keep the position.
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Tossing Speaker Johnson would be a huge mistake
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Morning Report — Five Johnson holdouts to watch
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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 on Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his ...The Hill - 8h -
How Jimmy Carter remained 'Mr. Jimmy' to the people of his hometown
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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 - 13h -
Musk pressure ‘nothing new’ for Congress, GOP senator says
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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 - 13h -
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 - 14h
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