The Hurdles and Headaches of the House Speaker Vote, Explained
If Republican Mike Johnson fails to win a swift re-election, certification of President-elect Trump’s victory could be delayed.
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.
Trump backs Mike Johnson in House Speaker election
The New Year's Day event, which killed one and injured seven, garnered reactions online ridiculing CEO Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump The post Tesla’s Deadly Trump Tower Cybertruck Explosion in Vegas Mocked as ‘Perfect Metaphor’ for 2025 appeared first on TheWrap.
Why Mike Johnson is 'not out of the woods' yet — even with Trump’s endorsement
This Friday, January 3 in the United States, a new Congress will be seated — and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is hoping that he will remain in that position. President-elect Donald Trump gave Johnson his "complete and total endorsement" on December 30.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House speaker days before vote
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Mike Johnson to remain as speaker of the House, where the GOP holds a narrow majority. Democrats plan to nominate House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to oppose Johnson.
Trump says he thinks Johnson has the votes to get confirmed
President-elect Trump firmly believes House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will get a second term. “No one else can get the votes,” he told reporters Tuesday. On Monday, Trump offered Johnson his complete and total endorsement,
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Rep. Zorn advocates support for children of military families, hearing aid accessibility
Legislation Zorn has testified in favor of includes a program that certifies schools that support military children enduring ...
Why are flags at half-staff today? Texas, US flags lowered after death of Jimmy Carter
Flags across the country will be lowered to half-staff until late January to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died at ...
US Speaker of the House Doesn't Have To Be a Member of Congress
The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives is not required to be a member of Congress. The U.S. Constitution does not ...
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‘Kicked the can down the road’: Funding legislation passes US House of Representatives
Republican strategist John Jordan says the US House of Representatives has “kicked the can down the road” for a “couple of months” after it approved funding legislation just hours before a ...
Dozens of House lawmakers rally around funding Afghan visa program as Trump vows major spending cuts
Reps. Jason Crow and Zach Nunn are leading 49 other House lawmakers in a letter urging Congress to preserve the Afghan ...
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Will Elon Musk Become House Speaker? Here Are His Chances
Elon Musk has a 3 percent chance of becoming speaker of the House, according to online betting website Polymarket.
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Funding legislation passes US House of Representatives
The US House of Representatives has approved funding legislation just hours before a deadline that would see the government shutdown. Lawmakers passed the stopgap funding bill extending it until ...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine orders flags to fly at half-staff for death of Jimmy Carter. Here's for how long
Flags are flying at half-staff today to honor former President Jimmy Carter. For how long? Here's the protocol.
Full List of Republicans Considering Elon Musk for House Speaker
Some Republican lawmakers are suggesting that Elon Musk becomes the new House speaker, replacing Mike Johnson.
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South Africa faces showdown with United States
Key Republican Party representatives in the United States are pressuring the incoming Trump administration to extricate South ...