Last-minute Republican vote switches save Mike Johnson's re-election in first round
Divided Republicans in the House of Representatives failed to elect a speaker in the opening round of voting Friday by blocking the return of Mike Johnson.
Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday to the House speakership on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts after a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.
Mike Johnson ekes out speakership in dramatic vote, an ominous sign for Donald Trump’s new Republican Congress
Even with Donald Trump’s presidential victory, Republicans actually lost two House seats overall in the election. With the resignation of Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida. Republicans hold just a 219-215 edge this year.
Trump-backed Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of US House
The Trump loyalist vowed to enact "drastic" government cuts, pushing Republican holdouts to back him in a razor-thin election.
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House speaker vote live updates: Mike Johnson seeks to win over Republican skeptics in his bid for re-election
Good morning and welcome to The Independent ’s live coverage as the 119th Congress convenes in Washington DC and the House of Representatives elects its speaker, with Donald Trump’s Republican ally Mike Johnson seeking a new term but facing opposition from skeptical members of his own conference.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) won his second election to lead the chamber on Friday. And he did so with a little drama — but less than some people were anticipating. With Johnson being able to spare only one Republican vote in the closely divided House,
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Republican Dave McCormick sworn in as Pa.'s freshman senator, boosting GOP majority
Dave McCormick flipped the Pa. Senate seat for Republicans with a narrow victory against 18-year incumbent Sen. Bob Casey.
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How the McKinley Tariff Almost Destroyed the Republican Party
President Trump has discovered a new political hero to idolize: President William McKinley, an imperialist and protectionist.
Republican-led states challenge Biden home energy efficiency standards
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South Africa faces showdown with United States
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