QuikReader

QuikReader

  • Latest
  • Top stories
  • Business
  • Tech
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Lifestyle
  • Health
  • Science
  • Entertainment
  • More
    • Sources
Sign in
  1. Top stories
  2. Sources
  3. ABC News
  4. ABC News: Top Stories

How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help

How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
Read more at ABC News
  Save story

Topics

  • Mike
  • House
  • Mike Johnson
  • House Speaker
  • Johnson

Related

  • House votes to reelect Mike Johnson as House speaker

    House votes to reelect Mike Johnson as House speaker

    Mike Johnson will return as House speaker after narrowly winning reelection with the help of President-elect Trump who made some last-minute calls to help flip a few crucial holdouts. NBC’s Julie ...
    NBC News - 1d

  • Trump ally Mike Johnson re-elected US House Speaker

    Republican secures votes after backroom deal quells brief party rebellion
    Financial Times - 2d

  • Rep. Donalds reacts to Mike Johnson's reelection as House speaker

    Florida Rep. Byron Donalds says he was confident in Mike Johnson's ability to win the House speakership. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Donalds after the House vote.
    CBS News - 2d

  • How Donald Trump reacted to Mike Johnson winning the House speaker vote

    President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Mike Johnson on social media after the Louisiana representative won his bid to remain as House speaker. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
    CBS News - 2d

  • How Mike Johnson won the fight to remain as House speaker

    It only took one round for Mike Johnson to win his bid for House speaker but only after two Republican lawmakers switched their votes to support the Louisiana representative. CBS News' Scott ...
    CBS News - 2d

  • Will Trump's endorsement be enough for Mike Johnson to remain House speaker?

    Mike Johnson may face Republican resistance in his quest to retain the House speakership. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Johnson's bid. CBS News' Taurean Small and Ed ...
    CBS News - 2d
  • Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump

    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 - 3d
  • Trump endorses Mike Johnson to remain as House Speaker

    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 - 4d

More from ABC News

  • North Korea test-fires medium-range ballistic missile, South Korean military says

    North Korea test-fires medium-range ballistic missile, South Korean military says

    The JCS said the South Korean military has heightened surveillance for additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture to share info with the U.S. and Japan.
    ABC News - 15m
  • LIVE: ABC News Live

    LIVE: ABC News Live

    24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events
    ABC News - 1d
  • Major winter storm: 60M under snow and ice alerts as blizzards swarm the Midwest

    Major winter storm: 60M under snow and ice alerts as blizzards swarm the Midwest

    As a deep winter chill begins to take over the northern half of the country, a new major winter storm will move across the U.S. this weekend into early next week.
    ABC News - 8h
  • Soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world's oldest living person at nearly 117

    Soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world's oldest living person at nearly 117

    A soccer-loving nun from Brazil is believed to have become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 years old following the recent death of a Japanese woman
    ABC News - 13h
  • WATCH: The major films and TV series to watch for the Golden Globes

    WATCH: The major films and TV series to watch for the Golden Globes

    As the Golden Globes mark the unofficial kick off Hollywood’s award season, ABC News’ Will Ganss takes a look at the top contenders to take home an award.
    ABC News - 12h

More in Top stories

  • North Korea test-fires medium-range ballistic missile, South Korean military says

    North Korea test-fires medium-range ballistic missile, South Korean military says

    The JCS said the South Korean military has heightened surveillance for additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture to share info with the U.S. and Japan.
    ABC News - 15m
  • Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs

    Lions earn top seed as Broncos & Bucs reach play-offs

    Detroit earn the NFC top seed, while Tampa Bay and Denver secure the final two play-off spots on the final Sunday of the regular season.
    BBC News - 23m
  • Works on 'road from hell' to end after 23 years

    Works on 'road from hell' to end after 23 years

    It has taken 23 years and cost almost £2bn, but the major road will be finished later in 2025.
    BBC News - 1h
  • S Korea's impeached president defiant as arrest deadline looms

    S Korea's impeached president defiant as arrest deadline looms

    Yoon is waiting out the arrest warrant in his residence, newly fortified by barbed wire and buses.
    BBC News - 1h
  • Demi Moore leads Oscar race after Golden Globes win

    Demi Moore leads Oscar race after Golden Globes win

    The 62-year-old's win caps a triumphant comeback and puts her in a strong position ahead of the Oscars.
    BBC News - 1h
© 2025 QuikReader - About - Terms - Privacy