Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker After Initial GOP Opposition
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday, despite initial opposition from three fellow Republicans who later switched their votes after private assurances from Johnson regarding his commitment to former President Trump's agenda. This contrasts sharply with the 15-ballo...
Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker After Initial GOP Opposition
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday, despite initial opposition from three fellow Republicans who later switched their votes after private assurances from Johnson regarding his commitment to former President Trump's agenda. This contrasts sharply with the 15-ballo...
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44% Bias Score
House Reelects Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker After Contentious Vote
The House narrowly reelected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker after a group of Republicans initially opposed him, prompting President-elect Trump to intervene in negotiations that led to the change of some votes.
House Reelects Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker After Contentious Vote
The House narrowly reelected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker after a group of Republicans initially opposed him, prompting President-elect Trump to intervene in negotiations that led to the change of some votes.
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36% Bias Score
House Speaker Faces Reelection Challenge Amidst Slim Republican Majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a potential challenge to his reelection bid from a small group of Republican lawmakers, jeopardizing the start of the 119th Congress and the implementation of President-elect Trump's agenda due to the GOP's slim majority.
House Speaker Faces Reelection Challenge Amidst Slim Republican Majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a potential challenge to his reelection bid from a small group of Republican lawmakers, jeopardizing the start of the 119th Congress and the implementation of President-elect Trump's agenda due to the GOP's slim majority.
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48% Bias Score
Narrowest House Majority in Nearly 100 Years Threatens Republican Agenda
Republicans secured a narrow 220-215 House majority, the slimmest in nearly 100 years, with further reductions expected from GOP departures and non-participation, jeopardizing their agenda and Speaker Mike Johnson's position.
Narrowest House Majority in Nearly 100 Years Threatens Republican Agenda
Republicans secured a narrow 220-215 House majority, the slimmest in nearly 100 years, with further reductions expected from GOP departures and non-participation, jeopardizing their agenda and Speaker Mike Johnson's position.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Endorses House Speaker Johnson Ahead of Crucial Vote
President-elect Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson for reelection in a key vote this Friday, aiming to unify Republicans ahead of a potential showdown; however, at least 15 House Republicans remain undecided, and some hardline Republicans remain skeptical despite Trump's endorsement.
Trump Endorses House Speaker Johnson Ahead of Crucial Vote
President-elect Trump is endorsing House Speaker Mike Johnson for reelection in a key vote this Friday, aiming to unify Republicans ahead of a potential showdown; however, at least 15 House Republicans remain undecided, and some hardline Republicans remain skeptical despite Trump's endorsement.
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48% Bias Score
Musk Proposed for House Speaker
Two Republican congressmen proposed Elon Musk for House Speaker, despite his lack of political experience, citing his influence in blocking a government funding bill and his close ties to Donald Trump, following Musk's considerable financial contribution to Trump's election bid and recent surge in p...
Musk Proposed for House Speaker
Two Republican congressmen proposed Elon Musk for House Speaker, despite his lack of political experience, citing his influence in blocking a government funding bill and his close ties to Donald Trump, following Musk's considerable financial contribution to Trump's election bid and recent surge in p...
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60% Bias Score
House Reelects Mike Johnson as Speaker Despite Republican Opposition
The House voted to reelect Representative Mike Johnson as Speaker after a tight contest marked by initial opposition from several Republicans, with President-elect Trump's intervention playing a crucial role in securing the necessary votes.
House Reelects Mike Johnson as Speaker Despite Republican Opposition
The House voted to reelect Representative Mike Johnson as Speaker after a tight contest marked by initial opposition from several Republicans, with President-elect Trump's intervention playing a crucial role in securing the necessary votes.
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40% Bias Score
House Speaker Election Highlights GOP Internal Divisions
House Republicans are attempting to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker, facing potential internal opposition despite a presidential endorsement; a low threshold for dissent could trigger extended leadership battles and jeopardize the GOP agenda.
House Speaker Election Highlights GOP Internal Divisions
House Republicans are attempting to elect Mike Johnson as Speaker, facing potential internal opposition despite a presidential endorsement; a low threshold for dissent could trigger extended leadership battles and jeopardize the GOP agenda.
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60% Bias Score
Johnson's House Speakership Faces Crucial Reelection Test
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a reelection challenge on Friday due to internal Republican opposition, despite President-elect Trump's endorsement; a single opposing vote could paralyze the House, mirroring the chaos following Kevin McCarthy's ouster.
Johnson's House Speakership Faces Crucial Reelection Test
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a reelection challenge on Friday due to internal Republican opposition, despite President-elect Trump's endorsement; a single opposing vote could paralyze the House, mirroring the chaos following Kevin McCarthy's ouster.
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60% Bias Score
House Republicans Seek to Make Removing Speaker More Difficult
House Republicans propose a rule change requiring eight co-sponsors from the majority party to initiate a motion to vacate the speakership, a response to the recent ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy by a single lawmaker.
House Republicans Seek to Make Removing Speaker More Difficult
House Republicans propose a rule change requiring eight co-sponsors from the majority party to initiate a motion to vacate the speakership, a response to the recent ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy by a single lawmaker.
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44% Bias Score
House Speaker's Reelection Faces Internal Republican Division
Amidst a Republican party divided on spending and policy, Rep. Victoria Spartz demands assurances from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who secured Trump's endorsement, that he won't compromise conservative principles, while Rep. Thomas Massie firmly opposes Johnson's reelection, highlighting internal pa...
House Speaker's Reelection Faces Internal Republican Division
Amidst a Republican party divided on spending and policy, Rep. Victoria Spartz demands assurances from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who secured Trump's endorsement, that he won't compromise conservative principles, while Rep. Thomas Massie firmly opposes Johnson's reelection, highlighting internal pa...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Backs Johnson for Speaker Amidst GOP Divisions
President-elect Trump predicted that House Speaker Mike Johnson will easily remain Speaker if he acts decisively against Democrats' spending bill traps, following the bill's failure and the emergence of potential Republican rivals.
Trump Backs Johnson for Speaker Amidst GOP Divisions
President-elect Trump predicted that House Speaker Mike Johnson will easily remain Speaker if he acts decisively against Democrats' spending bill traps, following the bill's failure and the emergence of potential Republican rivals.
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56% Bias Score