Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to avoid the same fate that his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, experienced two years ago: an embarrassing, drawn-out floor fight for the speaker’s gavel.A small band of right-wing rabble-rousers is threatening to derail Johnson’s bid Friday to retain the speakership.
Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone
The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.
Mike Johnson warns against ‘palace drama’ ahead of speakership vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said there is no time for Republicans to engage in “palace drama” ahead of Friday’s speakership vote, in which he aims to retain the gavel going into the 119th Congress.
Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes.
Dem Rep. Auchincloss: "No" Democrats Will Vote For Mike Johnson For Speaker, But He Will Need Our Votes To Pass Bills
Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss told CNN on Thursday morning that Democrats will not assist Republican Mike Johnson in the election to remain House Speaker this time, but Johnson should start reaching across the aisle if he wants his legislation to pass: CNN: Speaker Johnson is in a very precarious position where you've had several Republicans come out and say that they won't likely vote for him for speaker.
How Mike Johnson Could Lose the House Speaker Vote, Explained
If no one quickly wins the gavel, certification of President-elect Trump’s victory could be delayed.
Trump endorses House Speaker Mike Johnson amid Republican infighting
President-elect Donald Trump threw his support behind Republican Mike Johnson amid a fight over House speakership that will culminate in a vote at the end of the week.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House Speaker: Which Republican lawmakers are opposed?
House lawmakers on Friday are set to vote on the speakership amid dissatisfaction from key Republicans over Mike Johnson's leadership.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as House Speaker despite government funding turmoil
President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson as he prepares to fight to keep his role leading Republicans in Congress.
Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for House speaker. His future is still anything but certain
Mike Johnson is days away from facing the music as the House of Representatives is set to meet and elect a new speaker for the 119th Congress.
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