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Mike Johnson Reelected Speaker Amid Tensions and Accountability Demands

Despite being reelected, Speaker Johnson faces demands from conservatives and challenges in unifying the Republican Party to advance Trump's agenda.

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Ex-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy Congratulates Mike Johnson On Win, But Completely Credits ‘Unifier’ Trump: ‘He Made the Difference Here’

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Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote

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House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

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House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

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Johnson faces tough road on Trump agenda after dramatic Speaker vote

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GOP lawmaker reveals why he changed his vote to support Mike Johnson in heated House speaker vote

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House Speaker Mike Johnson's victory came with a warning from hardline Republicans

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Opinion | Mike Johnson retains his speaker gavel — but not without a warning

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Speaker Johnson prevails in a nail-biter: Five takeaways

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Trump reclaims influence of GOP as Republicans fall in line behind Johnson

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After Speaker Election, Johnson’s Right Flank Demands Action on Trump Agenda

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Republican Says Trump Called Him After He Voted Against Speaker Johnson: ‘Look, I’m in the Middle of a Golf Game…’

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Mike Johnson re-elected speaker: Here were the top three moments of the dramatic vote

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Rallying to Trump’s call, Republicans reelect House speaker

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Hardline House Republicans Make Clear They Voted For Speaker Johnson Only Out of ‘Steadfast’ Support For Trump

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Johnson elected US House speaker in close vote

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Trump reacts to Mike Johnson winning the speakership

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Mike Johnson hangs on, but his challenges are only beginning: From the Politics Desk

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House Republicans warn of 'sincere reservations' Speaker Johnson can pass Trump's agenda

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Democrats have mixed reaction to Johnson's speaker victory: 'Hell has frozen over'

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Mike Johnson Beat the Odds in a Losing Game

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Mike Johnson re-elected Speaker of the House after Trump puts the squeeze on pair of GOP holdouts

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3 top takeaways from Speaker Johnson's re-election

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Norman, Self say Trump call reassured them about Johnson

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House Republicans rejoice over quick speaker vote with only one defector

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Evening Report — GOP divisions on display as Johnson keeps gavel

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Freedom Caucus issues demand list for Mike Johnson to stay speaker

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Sen. John Thune says House Speaker Mike Johnson has a ‘really tough job’ ahead with a thin GOP majority

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Bad News for Trump’s Legislative Agenda

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Report: GOP Reps. Self, Norman Changed Votes to Johnson After Trump Reached Out

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Ex-GOP Congressman Says Republicans ‘Were Applauding Their Own Misery’ After Tight Speakership Vote

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Freedom Caucus board sends warning shot to Johnson despite making him Speaker

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Republicans fall in line behind Mike Johnson, avoiding an early Trump-era mess for the GOP

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Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker after brief Republican revolt – as it happened

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GOP rebels switch vote to Johnson after Trump’s 11th hour calls, pushing him over the finish line

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Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes

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Trump called 2 last-minute GOP ‘yes’ votes ahead of Johnson’s victory

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Republican hands Mike Johnson warning after winning speakership

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CNN’s Scott Jennings Takes Victory Lap After Speaker Vote, Trolls Colleagues Who Questioned Trump’s Power Over GOP

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Johnson Reelected Speaker on 1st Ballot

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Johnson wins speakership bid after flipping two MAGA detractors

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Trump cheers Johnson winning speaker vote: 'America is back'

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Republicans re-elect Mike Johnson as US House speaker in nail-biting vote

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‘We Can Take You Down’: CNN’s Tapper Says House GOP Defectors Sent Mike Johnson a Clear Message

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Rep. Johnson elected House speaker after holdouts flip

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Mike Johnson Elected Speaker After GOP Dissenters Change Their Votes

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Mike Johnson Retains Speaker's Gavel on First Ballot as Republicans Formally Take Hold of Congress

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Johnson Ekes Out Win For Speaker on First Ballot

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Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic first-round floor vote

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Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

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Johnson narrowly secures speakership despite Republican defectors

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Johnson Wins Reelection As Speaker After Initially Failing on First Ballot

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Mike Johnson reelected speaker after convincing holdouts

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Mike Johnson re-elected as House speaker on first ballot

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Mike Johnson clinches Speakership in stunning first ballot

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Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker as GOP mutiny threat dissolves

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Breaking: Mike Johnson Re-Elected Speaker of the House in Dramatic Fashion

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Ralph Norman Snubs Johnson on First Speaker Ballot, Votes for Jordan

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Mike Johnson flips enough votes after initially coming up short

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Mike Johnson is speaker of the House. Again.

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Johnson prevailed in the speakership race. His problems are just beginning.

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In Shocking Turn of Events, Johnson Reelected House Speaker

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Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker with support from President-elect Donald Trump

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Democrat Al Green Booed, Heckled on House Floor for Attempting to Give Speech During Speaker Vote

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Johnson lays out key commitments amid Speakership battle

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Mike Johnson Scrapes Speakership Win After Republicans Change Votes

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CNN’s Scott Jennings Bashes GOP Holdouts in Speaker Fight: ‘This Is All a Bridge to Nowhere’

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Mike Johnson Wins Speakership In First Round After Two Members Change Votes

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Mike Johnson Makes Three Promises to Earn Support as Speaker

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‘This Will Go to Multiple Rounds’: House Republican Says Johnson Won’t Win First Ballot

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'Could we check that?' Dumbfounded Fox News host falls for former congressman’s joke

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House speaker vote: Mike Johnson on track to fail to get majority on first ballot

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Here's What House Members Told The Daily Signal Before Speaker Vote

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Watch Live: House votes to elect a speaker as 119th Congress begins

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GOP holdout Spartz to back Speaker Johnson

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Mike Johnson releases list of spending cut promises to secure gavel

Axios

Fox’s Bret Baier Reports Trump Whipped Votes for Mike Johnson: ‘Cautious Optimism’ Speaker Will Win on First Ballot

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2 GOP Lawmakers Flipped Votes to Mike Johnson After Trump Call

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2 GOP Lawmakers Flipped Votes to Mike Johnson After Trump Call

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Matt Gaetz Predicts Mike Johnson Will Win Speaker Vote on First Ballot: ‘I’m Just Reporting the News’

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House Speaker vote puts GOP unity to the test

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Trump says he’s been in touch with GOP holdouts ahead of Speaker vote

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Here Are Mike Johnson's Potential Holdouts

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Speaker Johnson Says He’s Not Cutting Side Deals To Keep His Job: ‘No Quid Pro Quo Here’

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House GOP tensions erupt over Mike Johnson's uncertain reelection odds

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WATCH LIVE: House begins new term, Johnson expected to face difficult vote as new speaker

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Live updates: Johnson appears set to fail on first Speakership ballot

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Speaker Johnson: Path to Prosperity Is 'America First'

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‘Bad News!’ Brian Kilmeade Tells Jim Jordan that Rep. Bob Good Is a No Vote on Speaker Johnson — Unaware He Is Out of Congress

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Offers Surprise Endorsement of Mike Johnson Ahead of High-Stakes Vote: ‘Let’s Put Aside the Infighting’

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Trump gives Mike Johnson last-minute boost before speaker vote

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Trump boosts Speaker of the House Mike Johnson ahead of high-stakes vote: ‘A fine man of great ability’

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Johnson Reelected Speaker on Dramatic First Floor Vote

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Johnson Reelected Speaker on Dramatic First Floor Vote

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House GOP aims to start setting budget targets for tax and other policies Saturday

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Rep. Meuser to : Look Forward to Voting for Johnson

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Rep. Flood to : Johnson 'Will Make It Through' Speaker Vote

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Johnson commits to working with Musk, Ramaswamy on spending cuts ahead of speakership vote

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Rep. Norman to : Republicans Want 'Bold Leadership'

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House Republican conference staffs up ahead of 119th Congress

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Overview

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Mike Johnson was reelected as House Speaker on January 3, 2025, with a narrow vote supported by President-elect Trump. His leadership faces immediate challenges as hard-line conservatives remain skeptical and demand fiscal reforms. Internal conflicts among House Republicans persisted during the vote, reflecting ongoing divisions. With a slim majority, Johnson aims to push Trump's agenda while grappling with potential removals from the Speakership. Republican leadership changes may complicate his ability to deliver on ambitious legislative goals.

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