North Carolina House Elects New Speaker; Narrow GOP Majority Sets Stage for Bipartisan Politics
The North Carolina House elected Rep. Destin Hall as speaker, succeeding Tim Moore; Republicans hold a narrow 71-49 majority, one seat short of a veto-proof supermajority; the session will prioritize Hurricane Helene recovery and address medical marijuana, casino expansion, and the state budget.
North Carolina House Elects New Speaker; Narrow GOP Majority Sets Stage for Bipartisan Politics
The North Carolina House elected Rep. Destin Hall as speaker, succeeding Tim Moore; Republicans hold a narrow 71-49 majority, one seat short of a veto-proof supermajority; the session will prioritize Hurricane Helene recovery and address medical marijuana, casino expansion, and the state budget.
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36% Bias Score
Johnson Elected Speaker in Close House Vote
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House, winning 218 votes to Democrat Hakeem Jeffries' 215 in a closely contested election marked by internal Republican divisions and a prior deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, dropping a key demand by Trump; this is the narrowest...
Johnson Elected Speaker in Close House Vote
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House, winning 218 votes to Democrat Hakeem Jeffries' 215 in a closely contested election marked by internal Republican divisions and a prior deal with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown, dropping a key demand by Trump; this is the narrowest...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson as House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump intervened to help Mike Johnson secure the House Speakership on Friday, persuading two Republican lawmakers to switch their votes, resulting in a 218-216 victory and highlighting Trump's continued influence over the party but also the challenges ahead.
Trump's Intervention Secures Johnson as House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump intervened to help Mike Johnson secure the House Speakership on Friday, persuading two Republican lawmakers to switch their votes, resulting in a 218-216 victory and highlighting Trump's continued influence over the party but also the challenges ahead.
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44% Bias Score
Johnson Re-Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday with a narrow 218-215 vote, highlighting internal divisions within the Republican party and potential challenges for Donald Trump's agenda. This follows the Republicans securing a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
Johnson Re-Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Vote
Mike Johnson was re-elected Speaker of the US House of Representatives on Friday with a narrow 218-215 vote, highlighting internal divisions within the Republican party and potential challenges for Donald Trump's agenda. This follows the Republicans securing a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
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56% Bias Score
Republican Speaker Vote Threatens Trump's Election Certification
House Republicans face a critical vote today on Speaker Mike Johnson's reelection, threatened by internal divisions that could delay the certification of Donald Trump's election victory, potentially disrupting the constitutionally mandated process.
Republican Speaker Vote Threatens Trump's Election Certification
House Republicans face a critical vote today on Speaker Mike Johnson's reelection, threatened by internal divisions that could delay the certification of Donald Trump's election victory, potentially disrupting the constitutionally mandated process.
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52% Bias Score
Close Election Results and Uncertain Future for House Speaker Mike Johnson
On January 3rd, the 119th Congress convenes, with a tight Republican majority in the House and an uncertain future for Speaker Mike Johnson, whose relationship with Donald Trump is strained. The Senate, controlled by Republicans, will also convene, beginning the process of confirming Trump's cabinet...
Close Election Results and Uncertain Future for House Speaker Mike Johnson
On January 3rd, the 119th Congress convenes, with a tight Republican majority in the House and an uncertain future for Speaker Mike Johnson, whose relationship with Donald Trump is strained. The Senate, controlled by Republicans, will also convene, beginning the process of confirming Trump's cabinet...
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60% Bias Score
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker Amid Deep Party Divisions
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious internal Republican struggle, highlighting deep party divisions and the significant influence of President-elect Trump. The 218-vote victory signals a fragile truce in a larger political battle over the party's identity.
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson Speaker Amid Deep Party Divisions
Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House after a contentious internal Republican struggle, highlighting deep party divisions and the significant influence of President-elect Trump. The 218-vote victory signals a fragile truce in a larger political battle over the party's identity.
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40% Bias Score
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Victory
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote margin over Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, the narrowest victory in nearly a century, after multiple rounds of voting due to internal Republican dissent following a deal Johnson made with Democrats.
Johnson Elected Speaker of the House in Narrow Victory
Republican Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote margin over Democrat Hakeem Jeffries, the narrowest victory in nearly a century, after multiple rounds of voting due to internal Republican dissent following a deal Johnson made with Democrats.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Intervenes to Secure Johnson's House Speakership
President-elect Donald Trump intervened in the House Speaker election on Friday, persuading two Republican lawmakers to support Mike Johnson, who secured the speakership with 218 votes, highlighting Trump's influence and the challenges of governing with a narrow majority.
Trump Intervenes to Secure Johnson's House Speakership
President-elect Donald Trump intervened in the House Speaker election on Friday, persuading two Republican lawmakers to support Mike Johnson, who secured the speakership with 218 votes, highlighting Trump's influence and the challenges of governing with a narrow majority.
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60% Bias Score
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Narrow Vote, Underscoring GOP Divisions
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection as Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote on the first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP resistance and securing a last-minute endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting internal party divisions and potential legislative gridlock.
Johnson Wins House Speakership in Narrow Vote, Underscoring GOP Divisions
Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection as Speaker of the House by a 218-215 vote on the first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP resistance and securing a last-minute endorsement from President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting internal party divisions and potential legislative gridlock.
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48% Bias Score
House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
House Speaker Election: Potential for Gridlock in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress begins on January 5th, 2024, with the election of the Speaker of the House as its first order of business; the House cannot function until a Speaker is elected, and Republican Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges due to internal divisions and a slim Republican majority.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Endorses Johnson for House Speaker Amidst Republican Divisions
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House on Monday, despite some House Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, opposing him, leaving his path to victory uncertain with a narrow margin of only one Republican vote to spare before the vote on Friday.
Trump Endorses Johnson for House Speaker Amidst Republican Divisions
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for Speaker of the House on Monday, despite some House Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, opposing him, leaving his path to victory uncertain with a narrow margin of only one Republican vote to spare before the vote on Friday.
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40% Bias Score