Will House Speaker Mike Johnson Retain the Gavel

Speaker Johnson says ‘we will enforce the law’ as TikTok ban takes effect

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press that TikTok still poses a threat to the American people as President-elect Donald Trump promises to save it.

NBC News - Jan. 19

UFC 311 results, highlights: Merab Dvalishvili rallies to overwhelm Umar Nurmagomedov, retain title

Nurmagomedov suffered the same fate as Dvalishvili's last 11 opponents

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

Georgia Speaker rescinds ban on state senator after his arrest

Georgia Republican House Speaker Jon Burns rescinded a ban on a state senator after he was arrested Thursday for attempting to enter the House chamber and hear Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R) state address. ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

Mike Pence expected to attend Trump's inauguration

Saturday's events will include a reception for the president-elect and fireworks, according to Trump's inaugural committee's events schedule.

NBC News - Jan. 18

Make 3 Mental Shifts to Become a Supremely Confident Public Speaker

Boost your comfort and ability on the main stage with these simple mindset shifts.

Inc. - Jan. 18

Trump wants FBI to retain records related to DEI office closing

President-elect Trump said he wants to preserve records from the FBI’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) office after officials announced its closure in December. “We demand that the FBI ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Mike Johnson has a new headache in the narrowly divided House: From the Politics Desk

After Mike Johnson narrowly secured the speakership after a brief revolt from the right, he’s now drawing ire from the opposite wing of the Republican Party.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Democrats concerned after Mike Johnson fires top Republican from House committee reportedly at Trump’s request – live

House speaker removed intelligence committee chair Mike Turner, whose stances have run afoul with Trump. Here’s what Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, wrote on X about his decision to name th e ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Mike Johnson picks Rep. Rick Crawford as next intel chairman after ousting previous chair

Speaker Mike Johnson selected Rep. Rick Crawford to serve as the next chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after ousting Rep. Mike Turner.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Speaker Johnson names Rick Crawford to replace Mike Turner atop Intel Committee

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Thursday selected Rep. Rick Crawford (R-Ark.) to chair the House Intelligence Committee, elevating the veteran panel member to the role after he removed Rep. Mike ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

2025 NFL Draft early entrant winners & losers: Penn State retains key weapons as Texas, Georgia get gutted

Sending players off early to the NFL Draft is great for program health, but it is painful when it happens in droves.

CBS Sports - Jan. 16

First to ABC: Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi won't attend Trump's inauguration

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, according to her spokesperson.

ABC News - Jan. 16

Speaker Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence Committee chairman

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has informed Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, he will no longer be chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, according to a GOP leadership source and a Republican lawmaker ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault

Suspended Labour MP admits punching man to the ground in incident captured on CCTV in his Cheshire constituency

Financial Times - Jan. 16

MP Mike Amesbury admits street assault

The 55-year-old was charged after video footage captured him punching a man to the ground.

BBC News - Jan. 16

From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears' coaching candidates

The key for Chicago's next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Speaker Johnson removes Rep. Turner as House Intelligence chairman

Rep. Mike Turner said the House speaker cited "concerns from Mar-a-Lago," which Mike Johnson denied.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair

The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.

Politico - Jan. 15

Texas House elects new Speaker in blow to far-right wing

The Texas House on Tuesday elected state Rep. Dustin Burrows (R) to lead the chamber in a blow to the rising far-right wing of the party, defeating a candidate supported by Texas Attorney General ...

The Hill - Jan. 14

Minnesota state House Democrats walk out in effort to block GOP speaker vote

Minnesota’s Democratic state representatives walked out Tuesday, failing to show up for the first day of the legislative session to deny the state House a quorum amid a fight over how to manage a ...

NBC News - Jan. 14

Cowboys will not bring back head coach Mike McCarthy

The Dallas Cowboys will not bring back head coach Mike McCarthy, the team announced Monday.

NBC News - Jan. 13

Johnson & Johnson makes $15 billion bet on mental-health drugs

Pharma giant Johnson & Johnson is buying Intra-Cellular Therapies, eying sales growth above analysts’ expectations through 2029.

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

A Mike Tomlin trade is possible, but it's not likely

The report came quickly, a day after the Steelers' season ended with another one-and-done postseason performance.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Despite Nippon Steel Negotiation, U.S., Japan Retain Strong Relationship

Though the president blocked Japanese purchase of Nippon Steel, it remains a U.S. ally.

Inc. - Jan. 12

Transcript: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 12, 2025

The following is the full transcript of an interview with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Jan. 12, 2025.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says U.S. should "allow legitimate refugees to come here"

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who has a new documentary airing on PBS, "Coming to America," that examines how nine remarkable American immigrants have shaped our country's history, tells ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Patriots Hire Mike Vrabel as Next Head Coach

Vrable, a three-time Super Bowl champion with New England, was one of the top coaching target for teams with vacancies this off-season.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

Will the ‘real’ Speaker Johnson please stand up?

Given the GOP’s razor-thin House majority, no one can be certain what the Speaker can and will do in 2025.

The Hill - Jan. 12

For Cowboys and Mike McCarthy, contract duration will be the key

For the Cowboys, the decision to keep coach Mike McCarthy is the beginning, not the end.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

There's plenty of doubts building around Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin

The Steelers have been good enough to get to the playoffs, but they've also been too stale to be anywhere close to competitive.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Dubois retains title as head clash ends Camara bout in draw

Lightweight Caroline Dubois retains her WBC world title after her contest with Jessica Camara ends in a frustrating technical draw because of a clash of heads.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Gingrich predicts Johnson will be Speaker for six years

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) is predicting that Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will remain in the top job for six years. The forecast from Gingrich — who wielded the gavel from 1995 to 1999 — ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Opetaia retains belt, beats Nyika in 'dogfight'

Jai Opetaia retained his IBF cruiserweight title Wednesday with a spectacular fourth-round KO of David Nyika.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Speaker Mike Johnson maintains House transgender bathroom ban

Speaker Mike Johnson maintained a policy that will bar transgender people from using single-sex facilities that align with their gender identities in the House.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Mike Johnson remembers Jimmy Carter's remarkable life in eulogy

House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter at a funeral service at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. He reflected on Carter's roots in Georgia, his Naval service, ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Speaker Johnson: ‘Intention’ is to increase debt limit in massive Trump agenda bill

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said that congressional Republicans plan to increase the nation’s borrowing limit as a part of a massive party-line bill that they are crafting that will encapsulate ...

The Hill - Jan. 7