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Media Buzz January 7

Messy backstage jockeying in Trump transition could shape Hill strategy 4 years after Jan 6

The current state of backstage negotiations and other goings-on may lead one to believe things will not just be smooth sailing for the second Trump administration.

Donald Trump January 6

Trump presses GOP to swiftly send 'one powerful Bill' for his signature ASAP

President-elect Donald Trump presses Republicans to swiftly send him "one powerful Bill" after he takes office.

Politics January 5

Gingrich warns Freedom Caucus to study his era as conservatives issue demand letter following Johnson vote

Newt Gingrich engineered the Contract With America after forming the Conservative Opportunity Society, which some compare to today's Freedom Caucus.

Mike Johnson January 4

Speaker Johnson faces year of tight votes and acrimony: 'A lot of expectations'

The Speaker of the House of the 119th Congress is now facing several critical political fights while navigating a razor-thin majority.

Golf January 3

Republican says Trump was playing golf when president-elect called him to switch House speaker vote to Johnson

President-elect Trump called Ralph Norman during a round of golf Friday to convince Norman to vote for Mike Johnson as speaker of the House, Norman said Friday.

House of Representatives January 3

Mike Johnson re-elected speaker: Here were the top three moments of the dramatic vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., narrowly held onto the gavel in a nail-biter vote on Friday afternoon.

House Of Representatives Politics January 3

House votes for rules to make ousting a speaker more difficult

The House of Representatives voted along party lines to adopt a new set of rules for the 119th Congress.

Congress January 3

Democrats have mixed reaction to Johnson's speaker victory: 'Hell has frozen over'

Democratic lawmakers reacted to Rep. Mike Johnson being re-elected as speaker of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress Friday.

Opinion January 3

3 top takeaways from Speaker Johnson's re-election

It's early days yet, and with a two-seat majority, House Speaker Mike Johnson has his work cut out for him. But Friday's re-election is a positive sign for the next two years.

Politics January 3

House Republicans rejoice over quick speaker vote with only one defector

Republicans expressed happiness and relief to have elected Speaker Johnson so quickly on Friday, avoiding the lengthy process to elect Speaker McCarthy in the last Congress.

House of Representatives January 3

‘Colonies problem’: Delegate's mic cut after outcry during House speaker vote

Plasket asked the House clerk why she and other delegates were not asked to participate in the House speaker vote.

House Of Representatives Politics January 3

GOP rebels switch vote to Johnson after Trump’s 11th hour calls, pushing him over the finish line

Speaker Mike Johnson was re-elected to lead the House of Representatives after a dramatic floor vote Friday.

Donald Trump January 3

Trump cheers Johnson winning speaker vote: 'America is back'

President-elect Trump told 91±¬ÁÏ Digital after lawmakers elected Speaker Mike Johnson to the top House post that the process brought Republicans "closer together."

House Of Representatives Politics January 3

Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker as GOP mutiny threat dissolves

Speaker-designate Mike Johnson, R-La., won a majority of voting members in the House of Representatives.

Mike Johnson January 3

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to vote for Johnson after seeking to oust him from speakership last year

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who sought to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from the speakership last year, plans to vote for him to remain in the role.

Politics January 2

Mike Johnson gets public GOP Senate support ahead of tight House speaker vote

Some senators have opted to publicly announce support for Mike Johnson in his bid to remain House speaker, which is a notable move for members of the upper chamber.

House of Representatives January 2

House Republicans move to change rules for vacating speakership 1 year after McCarthy's ousting

House Republicans introduced their rules package proposal for the 119th Congress, which included a provision making it harder to oust a speaker of the House.

House of Representatives January 2

Derrick Van Orden targets Chip Roy over speakership vote: 'Chip is fighting to keep his brand marketable'

Rep. Derrick Van Orden criticizes Rep. Chip Roy for not getting on board to support House Speaker Mike Johnson to remain speaker.

Congress January 2

What to know about race for speaker of the House

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote for a speaker on Jan. 3 as current Speaker Mike Johnson aims to retain his position in the chamber's top post.

US January 1

The Speaker’s Lobby: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to electing a House Speaker

The House of Representatives must elect a Speaker of the House in order for lawmakers to be sworn-in. Will Mike Johnson make the cut or will he be ousted from his speakership?

Mike Johnson December 30

Rep. Victoria Spartz demands 'assurances' Speaker Johnson 'won't sell us out to the swamp'

President-elect Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson to retain the gavel, but Rep. Victoria Spartz is demanding "assurances" that Johnson "won't sell us out to the swamp."

Trump Transition December 30

Trump gives Johnson 'complete and total endorsement' ahead of speakership fight

President-elect Donald Trump gave his "complete" and "total" endorsement of Mike Johnson ahead of next month's expected fight to hold onto the House speakership. 

Politics December 26

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to failing to elect a House speaker quickly

On the first day of the new Congress, representatives will vote for the speaker of the House as Mike Johnson fights to keep the job.

House Of Representatives Politics December 23

Johnson allies urge Trump to intervene as messy speaker battle threatens to delay 2024 certification

Some House Republican allies of Speaker Mike Johnson want President-elect Trump to speak out in support of the Louisiana Republican.

House of Representatives December 20

House passes funding bill with just hours until government shutdown

Congressional leaders have been scrambling for days to avert a partial government shutdown by the end of Friday.

Politics December 20

White House pressed on Biden refusing to speak publicly ahead of shutdown

The White House refused to discuss President Biden’s lack of public appearances amid the ongoing spending bill crisis as a government shutdown looms.

Elon Musk December 19

Rand Paul suggests replacing Mike Johnson with Elon Musk as Speaker of the House

Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has floated the idea of replacing House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., with Elon Musk after the chaotic collapse of the continuing resolution spending bill.

Mike Johnson December 19

Massie comes out against Johnson retaining speaker's gavel: 'He does not have my vote'

Rep. Thomas Massie said he will not vote to for House Speaker Mike Johnson to retain the speakership next year.

Politics December 18

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what happened to the interim spending bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson scrapped the interim spending bill to avoid a government shutdown after Republicans including President-elect Trump urged lawmakers to reject the measure.

House of Representatives December 18

House GOP leaders scramble for Plan B after Trump, Musk lead conservative fury against spending bill

The House of Representatives has delayed a planned vote on its government funding bill, and Republican leaders appear to be discussing a backup plan.

House of Representatives December 18

Johnson hit with possible speakership rivals as conservatives rebel over government funding plan

House Republicans are beginning to discuss possible contenders to challenge Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., in January amid government funding chaos.