Mike Johnson argued for "redemption" while standing by Trump's controversial decision to issue a sweeping pardon for every ...

When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again. While the Louisiana Republican has the support of President-elect Donald Trump, it ...

Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson was reelected House speaker Friday on a first vote, overcoming skepticism about his leadership from some in his party. Johnson clinched the post after two ...

WASHINGTON − House Speaker Mike Johnson won back his job for another term on Friday after a nail-biter finish and now has the daunting task of trying to unify a fractured but potentially ...

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Shreveport was backed by President-elect Trump to retain the top job in Congress.

The first major drama of the new Congress took place as the House of Representatives sought to elect a new speaker, with Mike Johnson managing to secure a majority after finally winning over two ...

The Republican holdouts changed their votes after calls from Donald Trump. In some high-stakes political drama, the House of Representatives on Friday voted to reelect House Speaker Mike Johnson ...

Current Speaker Mike Johnson faces a leadership challenge on Friday as the new Congress convenes and elects the House speaker. Johnson faces opposition from some of his own GOP colleagues – despite ...

Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday met with members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus as his bid for the speakership in the next Congress hangs in the balance. House ...

In past years, Democratic President Joe Biden, Trump and even a senator, Republican Rand Paul of Kentucky, have received votes for House speaker. None received the majority of the vote. And generally, ...