Johnson, Trump and Louisiana

U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana pushes a 'powerful' bill for Donald Trump's agenda
Johnson, a Republican from north Louisiana, is pushing a single bill using a parliamentary maneuver called “budget reconciliation,” challenging the two-bill strategy pursued by a pair of Senate Republicans, Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, and Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Inside the Capitol as Louisiana's Mike Johnson is reelected speaker: 'We have a mandate'
See an inside look into how Johnson wrangled the votes he needed to keep one of the most powerful jobs in America.
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
Louisiana's Mike Johnson is reelected U.S. House speaker in a surprisingly quick vote
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson was reelected speaker of the House in the first ballot Friday afternoon in a surprisingly quick process that last Congress dragged on for days. The vote was 218 to 215.
How Mike Johnson clinched the speakership — with an assist from Trump
The win came after a tense stand-off with House Republicans and a phone call from Donald Trump to two members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus.
Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles
Approving Trump's plans for immigration, energy, tax policy and more in one multitrillion-dollar bill would be a daunting challenge. Johnson also wants to add a debt limit extension to it.
Johnson Vows to Pass Trump’s Legislative Agenda by May
Speaker Mike Johnson said an ambitious bill addressing a range of President-elect Donald Trump’s priorities will be voted out of the US House in April. Magan Crane reports on Television. (Source: Blo
Johnson Speaks On Different GOP Views On How to Pass Reconciliation Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is weighing his options for passing a Reconciliation Bill within the first 100 days of the second Trump administration. Trump has made it clear that he believes the best way forward is to wrangle all budgetary concerns into "one big,
Speaker Johnson’s Push for Trump’s Agenda Faces Major Hurdles
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for an ambitious plan to pass President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda in “one big, beautiful bill.” The proposal includes border security, energy policy, tax reform,
Shreveport's Mike Johnson appears to fail on first attempt to win speaker of House
Republican Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport appeared as if he failed to retain the top job as speaker of the ...
Shreveport's Mike Johnson wins House speaker race after two Republicans flip votes
Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport was re-elected to the top job as speaker of the U.S. House on the first ...
Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
The Latest: Mike Johnson's bid to remain House Speaker at risk as 119th Congress begins
When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again. While the ...
Mike Johnson Keeps the Speaker’s Gavel
Mike Johnson of Louisiana to lead the lower chamber on Friday, after two Republican holdouts—Reps. Ralph Norman and Keith Self—flipped their votes to deliver Johnson a narrow majority and end the ...
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Louisiana leaders celebrate Mike Johnson’s reelection as House speaker
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana officials are praising Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.) following his reelection as Speaker of the House on Friday. Johnson, the 56th Speaker ...