Bookmark Domestic NewsDonald TrumpElection 2024General NewsMike JohnsonPolitical NewsPoliticsTrumpU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives House Speaker Mike Johnson Officially Backs Donald Trump, Diverging from Kevin McCarthy’s Stance by Madison Thomas November 14, 2023 November 14, 2023 House Speaker Mike Johnson endorses Donald Trump for president, diverging from predecessor Kevin McCarthy’s stance, solidifying Trump’s GOP lead for 2024.
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsGovernment ShutdownKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. Democratic PartyU.S. government shutdownU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives The last government shutdown deadline ousted the House speaker. This week’s showdown could be easier by Ryan Lee November 14, 2023 November 14, 2023 Government funding showdown: Speaker Johnson seeks bipartisan support for a two-part plan as shutdown deadline approaches.
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressConservatismGeneral NewsKevin McCarthyMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives Newly Elected Speaker Mike Johnson Enjoys Conservative Support: Will He Succeed in Unifying the Republican Party Where Predecessors Fell Short? by Joshua Brown October 29, 2023 October 29, 2023 Newly Elected Speaker Mike Johnson Enjoys Conservative Support: Will He Succeed in Unifying the Republican Party Where Predecessors Fell Short?Recently-appointed House Speaker Mike Johnson takes on numerous challenges that have …
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsGovernment appointments and nominationsIsraelMike JohnsonPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives Rep. Mike Johnson, A Leading Conservative from Louisiana, Secures Position as House Speaker Amid Unanimous GOP Support by Sophia Chen October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023 Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana unanimously elected as House Speaker by the GOP, ending weeks of party infighting. Johnson, backed by Donald Trump, takes office promising legislative stability. The election …
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressDonald TrumpGeneral NewsGovernment appointments and nominationsMike JohnsonPoliticsTrumpU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesVoting Representative Mike Johnson Becomes Latest GOP Candidate for House Speaker Amid Persistent Party Discord by Ethan Kim October 25, 2023 October 25, 2023 Amidst ongoing internal discord, Republicans nominate Rep. Mike Johnson as the latest candidate for House Speaker. Johnson becomes the fourth nominee in a cycle of leadership upheaval since Kevin McCarthy’s …
Bookmark AP Top NewsCongressGeneral NewsPoliticsThomas EmmerU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesVoting Republicans pick Tom Emmer as their nominee for House speaker as they try for a third time by Andrew Wright October 24, 2023 October 24, 2023 Republicans select Tom Emmer as House Speaker nominee, navigating a tumultuous path toward restoring congressional order.
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsGovernment appointments and nominationsJim JordanPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, stumbling back to square one by Michael Nguyen October 20, 2023 October 20, 2023 House Republicans have made a significant and rather unexpected move by withdrawing their support for Rep. Jim Jordan as their nominee for the position of House speaker. This decision was …
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsGovernment appointments and nominationsJim JordanPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives Rep. Jim Jordan Unsuccessful in Third Attempt for House Speaker Role by Andrew Wright October 20, 2023 October 20, 2023 Rep. Jim Jordan faces a third defeat in his bid for House Speaker, facing opposition from moderate Republicans and a fractured GOP. The stalemate hampers Congressional activity and leaves the …
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsJim JordanPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of Representatives Jordan Remains Committed to House Speakership Race, but Temporary Speaker Plan Meets Resistance by Joshua Brown October 19, 2023 October 19, 2023 Rep. Jim Jordan persists in seeking the House Speaker role despite GOP divisions and previous rejections. Both plans to elevate him and to expand temporary Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry’s …
Bookmark CongressGeneral NewsJim JordanPoliticsU.S. Republican PartyUnited States House of RepresentativesVoting Jim Jordan Unsuccessful in Second Attempt to Secure House Speaker Role as Republicans Explore Alternatives by Madison Thomas October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023 Rep. Jim Jordan faces a second defeat in his bid for House Speaker, deepening GOP divisions. A bipartisan proposal emerges to give interim Speaker Patrick McHenry increased authority. Republicans struggle …