Johnson’s weak grip on the gavel threatens not only his own survival but President-elect Donald Trump’s ambitious agenda of tax cuts and mass deportations as Republicans sweep to power in Washington.
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Mike Johnson’s speaker bid looks shaky despite Trump endorsement
Speaker Mike Johnson is still working to win over skeptics, raising the prospect of a contentious speakership vote Friday — and more political chaos to come.
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Government funding plan collapses as Trump makes new demands days before shutdown
The president-elect’s proposal combined continuation of government funds with a much more controversial provision to raise the nation’s debt limit.
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Transgender care debate, linked to Maine lawsuit, resurfaces after Senate passes Defense Act
The $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act passed despite some Democrats’ frustration with a late addition on transgender health care from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms
The larger debate over whether transgender people should be allowed to use the bathrooms that align with their gender identity has been prevalent across the U.S. and has become a focal point of Trump’s campaign.
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Congress sends temporary bill to avoid shutdown to Biden’s desk
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., billed the measure as doing ‘only what’s absolutely necessary.’
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House rejects government funding bill linked to proof of citizenship for new voters
Lawmakers are not close to completing work on the dozen annual appropriations bills that will fund federal agencies during the next fiscal year, so they’ll need to approve a stopgap measure to prevent a partial shutdown.
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With November on the horizon, presidential race ramps up in Maine
The Harris campaign held canvassing events this weekend following visits from high-profile Democrats, while Republicans turned their focus to Austin Theriault’s bid to unseat Rep. Jared Golden.
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US House speaker campaigns for Austin Theriault at Auburn Mall
Mike Johnson touts Republican congressional hopeful Austin Theriault, who seeks the 2nd Congressional District seat held by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden.
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U.S. House speaker aims to rally Republicans in Auburn next week
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to open a ‘battle station’ office to boost Austin Theriault’s congressional hopes.