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Johnson Kept the Gavel but Faces Steep Challenges Atop Slim G.O.P. Majority

Mike Johnson's leadership faces challenges due to a fragile Republican majority despite winning unanimous party support for his speakership.

Mike Johnson's GOP rebels want a leader who is "forceful like Nancy Pelosi"

Johnson's ability to retain the Speaker's position is uncertain despite averting a government shutdown.

Johnson Stumbles, Deepening Republican Disarray and His Own Challenges

Speaker Mike Johnson experiences a stinging defeat as Republicans fail in their bid to impeach Alejandro N. Mayorkas, then fail again on a vote for an aid package for Israel.
Johnson has inherited a litany of problems, including a razor-thin margin of control and a deeply divided conference, leading to his struggles in corralling his colleagues and making effective decisions.

Mitt Romney Says Democrats Could Save Speaker Johnson from His Own Party: They'd Give Him Support'

Sen. Romney suggests that House Democrats may save Speaker Mike Johnson if he faces removal from within his party.

Are far-right Republicans in the House about to sink Mike Johnson's speakership?

Mike Johnson's background as an anti-LGBTQ+ crusader and flirtation with Christian nationalism made him a favored choice for speaker of the House, but he is now facing challenges from the far-right members of the House demanding budget cuts or a shutdown of the federal government.
Johnson is in a no-win situation as he negotiates a deal with Democrats to avoid government shutdown, facing pushback from the right and the automatic rejection of their demands by the Democratic-controlled Senate.

Johnson At Risk of Becoming a SINO: Speaker In Name Only

Mike Johnson's silence on abortion is causing tension among House conservatives.
Johnson's grip on power as Speaker of the House appears to be weak and he is facing opposition from his own party.

Johnson Kept the Gavel but Faces Steep Challenges Atop Slim G.O.P. Majority

Mike Johnson's leadership faces challenges due to a fragile Republican majority despite winning unanimous party support for his speakership.

Mike Johnson's GOP rebels want a leader who is "forceful like Nancy Pelosi"

Johnson's ability to retain the Speaker's position is uncertain despite averting a government shutdown.

Johnson Stumbles, Deepening Republican Disarray and His Own Challenges

Speaker Mike Johnson experiences a stinging defeat as Republicans fail in their bid to impeach Alejandro N. Mayorkas, then fail again on a vote for an aid package for Israel.
Johnson has inherited a litany of problems, including a razor-thin margin of control and a deeply divided conference, leading to his struggles in corralling his colleagues and making effective decisions.

Mitt Romney Says Democrats Could Save Speaker Johnson from His Own Party: They'd Give Him Support'

Sen. Romney suggests that House Democrats may save Speaker Mike Johnson if he faces removal from within his party.

Are far-right Republicans in the House about to sink Mike Johnson's speakership?

Mike Johnson's background as an anti-LGBTQ+ crusader and flirtation with Christian nationalism made him a favored choice for speaker of the House, but he is now facing challenges from the far-right members of the House demanding budget cuts or a shutdown of the federal government.
Johnson is in a no-win situation as he negotiates a deal with Democrats to avoid government shutdown, facing pushback from the right and the automatic rejection of their demands by the Democratic-controlled Senate.

Johnson At Risk of Becoming a SINO: Speaker In Name Only

Mike Johnson's silence on abortion is causing tension among House conservatives.
Johnson's grip on power as Speaker of the House appears to be weak and he is facing opposition from his own party.
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Republicans want to give this powerful government position to Elon Musk

Rand Paul proposed Elon Musk for Speaker of the House, emphasizing constitutional allowances for non-members.
Musk's political relevance is growing, with support from Republicans seeking disruption in Congress.

GOP Lawmakers Want Elon Musk to Be Speaker of the House

Elon Musk's call to action on X has sparked GOP support for his potential candidacy for Speaker of the House by disrupting traditional Congressional processes.

MTG and Rand Paul float Elon Musk for speaker of the House

Marjorie Taylor Greene supports Elon Musk for Speaker of the House, suggesting it could disrupt the political establishment.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Boosts Elon Musk For House Speaker: The Establishment Needs to be Shattered'

Marjorie Taylor Greene endorses Elon Musk for Speaker of the House as a means to disrupt established political norms.

Republicans want to give this powerful government position to Elon Musk

Rand Paul proposed Elon Musk for Speaker of the House, emphasizing constitutional allowances for non-members.
Musk's political relevance is growing, with support from Republicans seeking disruption in Congress.

GOP Lawmakers Want Elon Musk to Be Speaker of the House

Elon Musk's call to action on X has sparked GOP support for his potential candidacy for Speaker of the House by disrupting traditional Congressional processes.

MTG and Rand Paul float Elon Musk for speaker of the House

Marjorie Taylor Greene supports Elon Musk for Speaker of the House, suggesting it could disrupt the political establishment.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Boosts Elon Musk For House Speaker: The Establishment Needs to be Shattered'

Marjorie Taylor Greene endorses Elon Musk for Speaker of the House as a means to disrupt established political norms.
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Brooklyn congress member Hakeem Jeffries could become Speaker of the House if Dems flip House of Representatives * Brooklyn Paper

Hakeem Jeffries may become the first Black Speaker of the House if Democrats win a majority on Election Day.
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Scoop: Mike Johnson rules out deal with Democrats to keep speaker gavel

Johnson aims to establish his leadership solely through Republican support, avoiding collaboration with Democrats.
Current divisions within the GOP could hinder Johnson's efforts to reform House rules effectively.

Republicans panic about post-Mike Johnson meltdown

Vacancy chaos: No prepared replacement for Speaker of the House Johnson.
Ukraine aid vote catalyst for potential motion to vacate Speaker Johnson.

Scoop: Mike Johnson rules out deal with Democrats to keep speaker gavel

Johnson aims to establish his leadership solely through Republican support, avoiding collaboration with Democrats.
Current divisions within the GOP could hinder Johnson's efforts to reform House rules effectively.

Republicans panic about post-Mike Johnson meltdown

Vacancy chaos: No prepared replacement for Speaker of the House Johnson.
Ukraine aid vote catalyst for potential motion to vacate Speaker Johnson.
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Democrats penalised after Drag Queen Story Hour held: 'Disgusting abuse of power'

Arizona's Speaker of the House banned Democrats after a Drag Story Hour event, sparking controversy around LGBTQ+ rights and activism.

Dozens of Dems Say They'll Vote Against Motion to Vacate Speaker Mike Johnson

Democrats may support Mike Johnson to prevent his removal as Speaker of the House amidst Republican turmoil.
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MPs to vote on Starmer's amendment to SNP Gaza ceasefire motion

Keir Starmer has a chance to avoid a major rebellion over Gaza by holding a vote on his own amendment.
The speaker of the House of Commons allowed both the government and Labour to bring amendments to the motion on Gaza, causing controversy.

Starmer: I did not threaten the Speaker in any way

Sir Keir Starmer urged for a broad debate on the Middle East ceasefire.
Labour did not threaten the Speaker despite reports of lack of support in the next Parliament.

MPs to vote on Starmer's amendment to SNP Gaza ceasefire motion

Keir Starmer has a chance to avoid a major rebellion over Gaza by holding a vote on his own amendment.
The speaker of the House of Commons allowed both the government and Labour to bring amendments to the motion on Gaza, causing controversy.

Starmer: I did not threaten the Speaker in any way

Sir Keir Starmer urged for a broad debate on the Middle East ceasefire.
Labour did not threaten the Speaker despite reports of lack of support in the next Parliament.
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Commons Speaker under pressure after Gaza vote chaos

The Speaker of the House of Commons faces pressure over handling of Gaza debate
Labour's amendment for humanitarian ceasefire passed amid chaos

McCarthy's constituents 'don't blame him,' but worry about losing their voice in Congress

Kevin McCarthy, California's first Republican speaker of the House, is retiring from Congress by the end of the year.
McCarthy's retirement was not a surprise to his constituents in Bakersfield, as they had seen the writing on the wall after his removal as speaker of the House.
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