US House Speaker passes bill to avert shutdown with Democratic support
The new Speaker Mike Johnson passes his first major test, despite a major revolt from his backbench.
2023-11-15 11:59
Republican tempers flare as US House weighs bill to avert shutdown
Hours before an expected vote, Kevin McCarthy was accused of elbowing a fellow Republican
2023-11-15 02:15
New US House speaker says Ukraine, Israel funding request should be split
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said on Thursday that funding to support Ukraine and
2023-10-27 10:54
Republican US House Speaker Johnson likely couldn't reprise Trump election fight-analysts
By Andy Sullivan and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON New U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has joined his
2023-10-27 02:54
Who is Rep. Mike Johnson, the House GOP's latest speaker nominee?
Rep. Mike Johnson, Republicans' latest nominee to be the next speaker of the House, has been a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump and was a key congressional figure in the failed efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
2023-10-26 08:20
Who is the Trump-backed new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson?
The Louisiana Republican has allies among right-wing figures in US politics, including Donald Trump.
2023-10-26 04:56
Biden not worried about 2024 election challenges with House Speaker Johnson
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden said he was not worried about 2024 election challenges after Republicans on Wednesday
2023-10-26 02:46
Factbox-Who is Mike Johnson, the new Republican US House Speaker?
WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Mike Johnson has been elected by his fellow Republicans to serve as speaker of the
2023-10-26 02:24
Conservative Mike Johnson elected new House Speaker
Louisiana's Mike Johnson won with 220 votes in his favour in the lower chamber of Congress.
2023-10-26 02:15
US House Republicans hope Johnson will fill long leadership vacancy
By David Morgan and Moira Warburton WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. House of Representatives Republicans' leadership fight dragged into a 23rd
2023-10-25 20:21
Mike Johnson set to take fight for speakership to House floor amid GOP leadership crisis
Rep. Mike Johnson is set to take his fight for the speakership to the House floor on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for House Republicans that comes amid uncertainty over whether the Louisiana lawmaker can secure the 217 votes needed to win the gavel.
2023-10-25 17:19
Republicans pick Mike Johnson as latest House Speaker nominee
The Louisiana congressman was selected after three rounds of voting on Tuesday evening.
2023-10-25 10:18