Johnson, Trump and Louisiana

U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana pushes a 'powerful' bill for Donald Trump's agenda
Johnson, a Republican from north Louisiana, is pushing a single bill using a parliamentary maneuver called “budget reconciliation,” challenging the two-bill strategy pursued by a pair of Senate Republicans, Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, and Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Inside the Capitol as Louisiana's Mike Johnson is reelected speaker: 'We have a mandate'
See an inside look into how Johnson wrangled the votes he needed to keep one of the most powerful jobs in America.
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
Louisiana's Mike Johnson is reelected U.S. House speaker in a surprisingly quick vote
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson was reelected speaker of the House in the first ballot Friday afternoon in a surprisingly quick process that last Congress dragged on for days. The vote was 218 to 215.
Louisiana leaders celebrate Mike Johnson’s reelection as House speaker
Louisiana leaders are celebrating Rep. Mike Johnson’s reelection as Speaker of the House. Here's what they had to say about his leadership.
Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes.
Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles
Approving Trump's plans for immigration, energy, tax policy and more in one multitrillion-dollar bill would be a daunting challenge. Johnson also wants to add a debt limit extension to it.
Mike Johnson Seeks Money From Democratic Bill He Called ‘Legislative Malpractice’
The House speaker opposed the Inflation Reduction Act and has vowed to roll it back. But he's quietly urging the EPA to give ...
Mike Johnson Gives Update on Plans for Social Security
Without any changes to the program, the fund is set to run out of money for full payments by as early as 2035.
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Mike Johnson quietly sought EPA environmental justice grant
The House speaker asked the agency last year to send cash from the Democrats' 2022 climate law to his district. Republicans ...
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Speaker Mike Johnson announces winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge
The winner will be invited to the House of Code, a copyright fee waiver and her app will be on display in the U.S. Capitol ...
The oppressive goal at the top of Speaker Mike Johnson’s to-do list
Making Democrats look bad by defending trans women — or look bad by not defending trans women — isn’t Republicans’ end goal ...
Speaker Mike Johnson Gives Update on Plans for Medicaid
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson told Axios that Republicans are discussing work requirements as part of a potential Medicaid overhaul.
Mike Johnson plans to use reconciliation to circumvent Democrats on debt limit fight
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) maintained that Republicans will move forward with President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to ...
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out ...