House Speaker Johnson Wins Narrow Re-election Amidst Right-Wing Opposition
On January 3rd, Republican Mike Johnson won re-election as Speaker of the U.S. House by a narrow margin of 218 to 216, with several right-wing representatives initially opposing or delaying their votes due to concerns over the party's agenda and leadership, mirroring events that led to Kevin McCarth...
House Speaker Johnson Wins Narrow Re-election Amidst Right-Wing Opposition
On January 3rd, Republican Mike Johnson won re-election as Speaker of the U.S. House by a narrow margin of 218 to 216, with several right-wing representatives initially opposing or delaying their votes due to concerns over the party's agenda and leadership, mirroring events that led to Kevin McCarth...
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64% Bias Score
Trump Favors Single Bill for Border, Energy, and Tax Policies
President-elect Trump's preference for a single bill encompassing border, energy, and tax policies, announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, represents a strategic shift from Senate Republicans' two-bill approach, driven by concerns about legislative gridlock and the need to maximize efficiency in p...
Trump Favors Single Bill for Border, Energy, and Tax Policies
President-elect Trump's preference for a single bill encompassing border, energy, and tax policies, announced by House Speaker Mike Johnson, represents a strategic shift from Senate Republicans' two-bill approach, driven by concerns about legislative gridlock and the need to maximize efficiency in p...
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48% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot
Mike Johnson won reelection as Speaker of the House by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing support from President Trump on the first day of the new Congress.
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot
Mike Johnson won reelection as Speaker of the House by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing support from President Trump on the first day of the new Congress.
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52% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot Vote
Republican Mike Johnson won the House speakership on the first ballot by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing a key endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, who personally intervened by phone during the vote, highlighting significant division...
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Tense First Ballot Vote
Republican Mike Johnson won the House speakership on the first ballot by a narrow margin of 218-215, overcoming resistance from hardline Republicans and securing a key endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, who personally intervened by phone during the vote, highlighting significant division...
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48% Bias Score
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker on First Ballot
The Republican-controlled House elected Mike Johnson as Speaker on the first ballot Friday, a stark contrast to Kevin McCarthy's drawn-out election in 2023, and positions the party to act quickly on its legislative goals during the incoming Trump presidency.
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker on First Ballot
The Republican-controlled House elected Mike Johnson as Speaker on the first ballot Friday, a stark contrast to Kevin McCarthy's drawn-out election in 2023, and positions the party to act quickly on its legislative goals during the incoming Trump presidency.
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56% Bias Score
House Speaker Johnson Re-Elected by Razor-Thin Margin Amidst Party Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson won re-election by a slim 218-215 margin after initial defections within his own party, facing significant internal divisions and policy demands while outlining an agenda focused on border security and reversing Biden administration policies.
House Speaker Johnson Re-Elected by Razor-Thin Margin Amidst Party Divisions
House Speaker Mike Johnson won re-election by a slim 218-215 margin after initial defections within his own party, facing significant internal divisions and policy demands while outlining an agenda focused on border security and reversing Biden administration policies.
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36% Bias Score
Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
Johnson Re-elected House Speaker in Tight Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives with 218 votes on January 3rd, 2025, after overcoming initial opposition from some Republicans regarding his role in bipartisan budget negotiations; the narrow victory highlights the Republicans' tenuous control of the House.
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44% Bias Score
House Speaker Johnson's Narrow Victory Highlights Deep Republican Divisions
Mike Johnson narrowly won the speakership vote in the House after tense negotiations and a last-minute intervention by President-elect Trump, but his tenuous support from hard-line conservatives poses significant challenges to his leadership.
House Speaker Johnson's Narrow Victory Highlights Deep Republican Divisions
Mike Johnson narrowly won the speakership vote in the House after tense negotiations and a last-minute intervention by President-elect Trump, but his tenuous support from hard-line conservatives poses significant challenges to his leadership.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Backs Single Bill Combining Tax and Border Policies, Impacting House Speakership
President-elect Donald Trump supports a single bill combining tax and border policies, a strategic shift impacting the House Speaker election and future legislative efficiency; Mike Johnson won the speakership after flipping two GOP opponents, facing the narrowest House majority in nearly 100 years,...
Trump Backs Single Bill Combining Tax and Border Policies, Impacting House Speakership
President-elect Donald Trump supports a single bill combining tax and border policies, a strategic shift impacting the House Speaker election and future legislative efficiency; Mike Johnson won the speakership after flipping two GOP opponents, facing the narrowest House majority in nearly 100 years,...
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48% Bias Score
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House After Contested Vote
Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected Speaker of the House after a contested vote, securing the necessary 218 votes only after negotiations with dissenting Republicans and intervention from President-elect Trump, highlighting the narrow Republican majority and intra-party divisions.
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House After Contested Vote
Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, was elected Speaker of the House after a contested vote, securing the necessary 218 votes only after negotiations with dissenting Republicans and intervention from President-elect Trump, highlighting the narrow Republican majority and intra-party divisions.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Intervention Secures Johnson as House Speaker
President-elect Trump's phone calls to Representatives Ralph Norman and Keith Self persuaded them to switch their votes to Mike Johnson, securing his victory as House Speaker and preventing a drawn-out leadership battle within the Republican party.
Trump Intervention Secures Johnson as House Speaker
President-elect Trump's phone calls to Representatives Ralph Norman and Keith Self persuaded them to switch their votes to Mike Johnson, securing his victory as House Speaker and preventing a drawn-out leadership battle within the Republican party.
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40% Bias Score
Johnson Elected House Speaker in Close Vote
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious series of votes, winning 218-215 against Hakeem Jeffries due to internal divisions among Republicans and a deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, highlighting the fragility of the Republican majority and foreshadowing p...
Johnson Elected House Speaker in Close Vote
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious series of votes, winning 218-215 against Hakeem Jeffries due to internal divisions among Republicans and a deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, highlighting the fragility of the Republican majority and foreshadowing p...
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36% Bias Score