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Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.

Philadelphia Inquirer · 43m

Philadelphia’s Joanna McClinton reelected as speaker, despite a 101-101 tie in the Pa. House

What could have been a dramatic and drawn-out process, McClinton was reelected with ease — without requiring GOP members to record whether they supported McClinton’s speakership.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2d

House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

But while House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday avoided the dayslong ordeal that his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, endure

Trump, House Speaker and Senate

Deseret News on MSN · 18h

Trump tries uniting House and Senate GOP leadership on budget bill

The House and the Senate are slightly out of lockstep about delivering President-elect Donald Trump’s legislative win in the first 100 days. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said the two bodies plan to pass a single reconciliation bill.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

House and Senate Split on How to Deliver for Trump

WASHINGTON—Republicans are wrestling over how quickly they can deliver President-elect Donald Trump some legislative wins on his agenda, with House and Senate leaders divided over the speed and scope of any early action and Trump supporting the House late Sunday with a call for “one powerful bill.

Raw Story on MSN · 1d

'Sure they're not happy': Tension simmers between House and Senate GOP over Trump agenda

While House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) prevailed to win election from his caucus last week, that hasn't stopped some of his fellow Republicans from taking anonymous shots at him. Politico reported Monday that tensions are already bubbling between House and Senate Republicans over the proper legislative strategy for enacting President-elect Donald

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Ex-chief counsel to Madigan testifies former Illinois House speaker had conflict-of-interest protocols

After an extended 18-day holiday break in testimony, attorneys for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan on Monday unveiled a new ...

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Speaker Mike Johnson quietly enacts ‘cruel’ anti-transgender bathroom ban in U.S. House of Representatives

After South Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace made a spectacle of transgender people’s access to bathrooms in the U.S.

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Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles

Approving Trump's plans for immigration, energy, tax policy and more in one multitrillion-dollar bill would be a daunting ...

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Ex-Speaker Madigan makes stunning decision to testify in his own defense at landmark corruption trial

In a stunning and risky move, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning to take the stand in his own public corruption ...

Arizona House speaker: State lawmakers to prioritize school choice, public safety, economy

Arizona's newest House speaker, Steve Montenegro, said lawmakers' top priorities this session will be the economy, school choice and public safety.

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Race for Vermont Speaker of the House heats up before first session

This Wednesday, lawmakers in the Vermont House of Representatives will be voting for their next speaker during the first ...

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Jury back in court after extended holiday break in former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan trial

The jury is back in court after an extended holiday break in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's federal corruption ...

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Amid winter storm, House Speaker asked lawmakers to stay in DC to certify election

La., on Sunday urged lawmakers to stay in Washington D.C. to avoid a delay in certifying the 2024 presidential election ...

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