Mike Johnson

Donald Trump 1 day ago

Trump-backed Van Epps sworn in as GOP hits 220 seats — but incoming Greene exit threatens razor-thin majority

Republican Matt Van Epps sworn into House, giving GOP 220-213 majority. Tennessee special election victory provides breathing room for Republican control.

Politics 1 day ago

Reporter's Notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exit

Over 40 House members plan to exit Congress this year, threatening Speaker Mike Johnson's narrow majority amid growing safety concerns and frustration.

Politics 1 day ago

Rep Nancy Mace slaps down early retirement rumor: 'BIG FAT NO from me'

GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina repudiated the rumor that she might retire early from the House of Representatives, noting, "Retiring is a BIG FAT NO from me."

Donald Trump 2 days ago

Democrats’ surge in Tennessee throws new uncertainty onto GOP’s 2026 House map

Republican Matt Van Epps wins Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election with Trump's backing, but Democrats see hope in narrower margin.

Donald Trump 2 days ago

Trump-backed Republican keeps crucial congressional seat in GOP hands with special election victory

Republican Matt Van Epps defeats Democrat Aftyn Behn in Tennessee's 7th district special election, keeping GOP seat in red district Trump won by 22 points.

Donald Trump 3 days ago

Trump-backed Republican touts 'great turnout for us' in must-win special election for GOP

Tennessee special election for GOP House seat draws national attention as Republican Matt Van Epps faces Democrat Aftyn Behn in closely watched race.

House Of Representatives 3 days ago

Johnson points to Obama-era drone precedent as Congress probes deadly Caribbean strike

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says he won't prejudge the Sept. 2 Caribbean strike as House and Senate Armed Services committees plan oversight hearings.

House Of Representatives 3 days ago

Stefanik accuses Johnson of 'siding with' Democrats in explosive House GOP leadership rift

Rep. Elise Stefanik is accusing Speaker Mike Johnson of siding with Democrats over Republicans on the annual defense policy bill in a major rift between House GOP leaders.

Donald Trump 3 days ago

Decision Day: Trump, Speaker Johnson, AOC blitz campaign trail in must-win special House election for GOP

Democrat Aftyn Behn seeks upset in Tennessee special election that could threaten fragile GOP House majority ahead of 2026 midterms in deep-red district.

Donald Trump 4 days ago

Trump, Speaker Johnson, AOC blitz campaign trail on eve of crucial congressional showdown

Trump and House Speaker Johnson rally Tennessee Republicans as GOP fights to hold House seat in special election. Matt Van Epps faces Democrat Aftyn Behn in closely watched race.

Mike Johnson November 26

Mike Johnson: US-Israel alliance 'really important' for multiple reasons, antisemitism should be 'called out'

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended the U.S.-Israel alliance as a strategic necessity, calling for "universal rejection" of antisemitism amid GOP divisions.

House Of Representatives November 25

Republicans try to quash concerns of more exits following Marjorie Taylor Greene's surprise resignation

House Republicans sought to quash concerns that there could be more resignations after Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene's, R-Ga., plans to exit early next year.

Politics November 24

Reporter's Notebook: House math turns tricky as Greene resignation tightens GOP grip on power

House GOP's razor-thin majority faces critical test as Marjorie Taylor Greene's January resignation and upcoming special elections could shift control.

House Of Representatives November 24

Mike Johnson says House GOP working full steam ahead on Trump's 'affordability agenda'

Republicans target high-living costs with tax cuts and regulatory reform as Speaker Mike Johnson promises economic boom by second quarter of next year.

House Of Representatives November 21

Johnson says he's 'open' to changing House censure rules after week of political drama

House Speaker Mike Johnson signals openness to reforming censure rules after a volatile week of lawmakers targeting colleagues with congressional rebukes.

Politics November 18

Mike Johnson reveals how he'll vote on Epstein files bill led by Trump critic Thomas Massie

Speaker Johnson revealed his decision on the House's forthcoming vote on forcing the release of the files on Jeffrey Epstein.

Senate November 10

Senate ends 41-day government shutdown stalemate, sends bipartisan deal to House

Senate passes bipartisan funding package to reopen government through January 2026, with Speaker Mike Johnson planning House vote by Wednesday to end shutdown.

House Of Representatives November 10

Johnson orders lawmakers back to DC 'right now' as shutdown sparks travel chaos

Speaker Mike Johnson cited the ongoing chaos at U.S. airports in a stark warning to House lawmakers on both sides Monday.

House Of Representatives November 10

Johnson takes victory lap in first comments after Senate shutdown deal: 'Vindicated'

Speaker Mike Johnson sounded off to Fox News Digital after the Senate broke its impasse on the government shutdown.

Politics November 8

Patriot or 'Pathetic RINO'? Maverick Republican Thomas Massie trades 'America First' label for 'America only'

Rep. Thomas Massie, who is being primaried by a Trump-backed challenger, said that he now considers himself to be "America only," not "America First."

House Of Representatives November 5

House Dem crashes Mike Johnson press event as tensions erupt over shutdown

Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan crashes Speaker Mike Johnson's government shutdown press conference, temporarily creating chaos as tensions explode on Day 36 of funding crisis.

Senate November 3

Senate Republicans plot longer-term funding bill as government shutdown continues

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Republicans consider extending government funding deadline into January as House-passed Nov. 21 date becomes unrealistic.

House Of Representatives November 2

Zohran Mamdani emerges as Republicans' government shutdown boogeyman

House Republicans have held up NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as their boogeyman in the government shutdown.

Government Shutdown October 31

Johnson raises shutdown stakes on Schumer as food stamp deadline, Obamacare cliff loom

The House of Representatives is being shut for another week as Speaker Mike Johnson keeps pressure on Senate Democrats to end the government shutdown.

Senate October 31

Johnson warns against Trump's demand for Senate to go 'nuclear' to end shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson distanced himself from demands to get rid of the filibuster, warning it could backfire if Democrats took back Senate control.

Media October 30

Jennifer Welch says JD Vance is secretly gay and was a failed drag queen

Reality TV personality Jennifer Welch makes controversial claims about Republican figures including JD Vance and Mike Johnson on political podcast.

House Of Representatives October 28

Johnson argues Biden pardons 'invalid' after bombshell autopen report

Speaker Mike Johnson discussed the House Oversight Committee's new report into former President Biden on Tuesday.

House Of Representatives October 28

Mike Johnson, Marjorie Taylor Greene clash in heated private GOP call over shutdown strategy

Speaker Mike Johnson was briefly confronted by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during a private House GOP call on Tuesday.

Media October 27

Sunny Hostin hopes Trump voters not being able to feed families on Thanksgiving will turn GOP against shutdown

Sunny Hostin predicts hungry children and families in red states during government shutdown will force Republicans back to negotiating table over SNAP benefits.

House Of Representatives October 24

Johnson shuts down House to pressure Schumer as government standstill nears one month

House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled legislative session for another week in a bid to pressure Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer amid the government shutdown.