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Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) failed to reach the threshold to retain the gavel as the first tally of the vote was 216-215-3. However, with Representatives Ralph Norman (R-SC) and Keith Self (R-TX) changing their votes for Speaker […]

Following the first vote to elect a Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, former Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has failed to reach the threshold to retain the gavel. This moment could be a massive roadblock not only for Republicans in the lower chamber but for President-elect Donald Trump (R) as the […]

Lawmakers want to avoid a government shutdown, but the continuing resolution that’s been proposed to do exactly that has generated unfavorable reviews. The 1,000+ page resolution has received condemnation from Republicans who argue that the proposed CR is exactly why the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created. Republicans are less than thrilled this afternoon […]

Florida Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R) is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) to prioritize multi-year funding for teaching health centers across the country.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) debated with CNN’s Jake Tapper during a segment and discussed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Tapper argued that illegal voting was less of a problem than underage drinking. The SAVE Act includes provisions to ensure that only United States citizens – not illegal immigrants – can vote in […]

In an appearance on CNBC, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) was questioned about the separation of Church and State and the validity of the judicial precedent. Johnson was asked about his display of prayer on the House Floor as the lower chamber attempted to rally behind a new Speaker. The CNBC host Andrew […]