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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 challenge. Johnson also wants to add a debt limit extension to it.
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana pushes a 'powerful' bill for Donald Trump's agenda
Johnson, a Republican from north Louisiana, is pushing a single bill using a parliamentary maneuver called “budget reconciliation,” challenging the two-bill strategy pursued by a pair of Senate Republicans, Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, and Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Trump Reacts to Mike Johnson Winning the Speakership
Trump took to his social media platform soon after the vote Friday, which returned Johnson to the speaker's chair after initially coming up short of votes on the first ballot. But Representatives Ralph Norman of South Carolina and Keith Self of Texas changed their votes to support Johnson after first voting against him.
Trump Transition Updates: Mike Johnson Wins Re-election as House Speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday won re-election to the top post in the House, salvaging his job in a dramatic last-minute turnabout by putting down a revolt from conservatives. He won with just enough votes to clinch the gavel, 218 to 215, but the vote reflected the steep challenge he faces in governing a slim and fractious majority. Read more ›
How Donald Trump reacted to Mike Johnson winning the House speaker vote
President-elect Donald Trump congratulated Mike Johnson on social media after the Louisiana representative won his bid to remain as House speaker. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
How Mike Johnson clinched the speakership — with an assist from Trump
The win came after a tense stand-off with House Republicans and a phone call from Donald Trump to two members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus.
Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump
The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Johnson is expected to win nearly all Republican votes, but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.
Trump boosts Speaker of the House Mike Johnson ahead of high-stakes vote: ‘A fine man of great ability’
Trump doubled down on his endorsement of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Friday morning, hours before a high-stakes House vote on whether to keep him in power.
House Speaker Mike Johnson's victory came with a warning from hardline Republicans
WASHINGTON – House Republicans gave Mike Johnson the speaker's gavel on Friday – along with a warning. Nine GOP lawmakers at first either abstained from voting for Johnson or voted for a different person for speaker.
Mike Johnson re-elected as US House Speaker
Speaker Mike Johnson will lead the US House of Representatives after he was re-elected on Friday. Mr Johnson said he wants to make sure they are “jump-starting” the agenda now so US President-elect Donald Trump is ready on day one.
Mike Johnson Gives Donald Trump New Deadline for Reconciliation Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out the timeline for a reconciliation bill during an appearance on a Sunday morning news show ...
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Transcript: Trump Drops New Hints on How He’ll Screw Over Mike Johnson
An interview with congressional scholar Norm Ornstein, who explains how Trump is already signaling how he’ll put GOP ...
4 Biggest Fights Facing Congress Right Now, and Why They Matter
With the 119th session of Congress in full swing, both chambers are preparing for big fights over the debt ceiling, another ...
Donald Trump Gives Mike Johnson New Instructions
Trump directs Speaker Johnson to combine border, tax & energy plans into a single bill, reshaping the GOP's 2025 legislative ...
Mike Johnson plans to use reconciliation to circumvent Democrats on debt limit fight
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) maintained that Republicans will move forward with President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to ...
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Trump Doubles Down on Ridiculous Claims About Buying Greenland
Bruce has since changed her tune, saying that she’s “thrilled” to be working alongside Rubio. But even if she’s being sincere ...
4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win
Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.
Trump tries to block Jack Smith report and inmates reject Biden commutation: Morning Rundown
Trump tries to block the public from seeing special counsel Jack Smith’s final report. Two federal death row inmates don’t ...