Mike Johnson

2024 - 4 - 19

House Speaker Drama: Republican Rebellion Against Mike Johnson

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In a shocking turn of events, Republicans are banding together to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. Can he survive the political storm?

The House drama unfolds as a third Republican joins the motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from power, potentially destabilizing the GOP stronghold. With enough votes to oust him without Democratic intervention, Johnson's leadership is under threat. In a rare display of bipartisanship, Democrats assist in advancing foreign aid packages, further complicating Johnson's position. Amidst the chaos, Johnson's stance on Ukraine and surprising support from President Trump add layers to the political intrigue.

The fiery rhetoric escalates as Johnson faces criticism for breaking promises and receiving backlash from influential GOP figures. The unexpected support for ousting Johnson highlights divisions within the party, with even China engaging in the discourse. As tensions rise, the fate of the House Speaker hangs in the balance, with a razor-thin majority and mounting conservative momentum against him.

As the GOP rebellion gains momentum, the drama intensifies with Democrats potentially offering a lifeline to Johnson, creating an unforeseen twist in the power struggle. Meanwhile, amidst the political turmoil, the former President's trial continues, adding another layer of complexity to the already turbulent political landscape.

In a surprising development, Mike Johnson's shifting stance on Ukraine and the unexpected bipartisan coalition supporting foreign aid packages signal a paradigm shift in House dynamics. The Republican rebellion against Johnson and the consequential support from both sides of the aisle showcase the intricate web of alliances and rivalries shaping Capitol Hill's power dynamics.

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Third Republican joins motion to remove Mike Johnson (Axios)

The measure has enough GOP votes to remove Johnson without a Democratic rescue.

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House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson ... (The Hill)

The House on Friday advanced legislation to send aid to Ukraine and other embattled U.S. allies overseas, clearing a key procedural hurdle after Democrats ...

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US House pushes ahead with $95bn foreign aid package for ... (The Guardian)

Coalition of lawmakers helped legislation clear procedural hurdle to reach final votes, following opposition from rightwing Republicans.

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House tees up votes on Ukraine and Israel aid as Speaker Johnson ... (NBC News)

The foreign aid package moved forward with the support of an extremely rare bipartisan coalition, with Democrats helping to carry the "rule" in committee ...

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House Speaker Mike Johnson has changed his tune on Ukraine. It ... (NOLA.com)

WASHINGTON — For six months, the far right wing of the Republican House majority has threatened the job of Speaker Mike Johnson if he failed to follow their ...

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Mike Johnson's Shockingly Pro-Ukraine Speech Really Sticks It to ... (The New Republic)

This surprised a lot of people who had wrongly assumed the House speaker was effectively functioning as a stooge for Vladimir Putin—and Donald Trump—and would ...

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Mike Johnson broke his promise. But Trump helped. (MSNBC)

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie announced he would back the Marjorie Taylor Greene push to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson over Ukraine aid. Of course he did.

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China Hits Back at Mike Johnson (Newsweek)

The embattled House speaker had said China's Xi, Russia's Putin and Iran have formed an "axis of evil."

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Another Republican joins effort to oust Johnson, putting the speaker ... (NBC News)

A third House Republican has signed onto an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power, giving his opponents the votes they'd need to remove the ...

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Third GOP lawmaker says he will support effort to oust Mike Johnson ... (Steuben Courier)

Conservative momentum to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson is picking up steam.

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Third Republican backs effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (CBS News)

Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.

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12:30 Report — Democrats bail out Mike Johnson (The Hill)

Jury selection continues today in former President Trump's trial. Five alternate jurors left to pick! Trump vented his frustrations this morning about the gag ...

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Conservatives corner Mike Johnson in House floor confrontation (Axios)

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Johnson would not commit to keeping the current rules.

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3rd Republican joins motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker (Wisconsin Public Radio News)

A third Republican House member has signed onto the effort to remove Mike Johnson as House speaker. “We need a Speaker who puts America first rather than ...

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These Republicans want to boot Mike Johnson from the speakership (Business Insider)

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn't think Mike Johnson deserves his job anymore. She's no longer alone. The Georgia congresswoman is getting back-up on the ...

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House Speaker Mike Johnson risks job to deliver aid to Ukraine (The Associated Press)

Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his own career -- House Speaker Mike Johnson prayed for ...

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Ukraine, Israel Aid Depend on Democrats Supporting Speaker Mike ... (Bloomberg)

Ukraine's fate and perhaps even the security of Europe hinge on a man who six months ago was best known for his deep social conservatism, his evangelical ...

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Democrats Save Mike Johnson's Foreign Aid Package ... (Forbes)

More Democrats than Republicans voted to clear a procedural hurdle to advance the bills to the floor for a formal vote set for Saturday.

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US House Speaker Johnson risks fellow Republicans' wrath with ... (Reuters.com)

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson looks set to push forward this weekend on a $95 billion aid bill for Kyiv, Israel and other allies, despite a firestorm of ...

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House Speaker Mike Johnson has changed his tune on Ukraine. It ... (NOLA.com)

WASHINGTON — For six months, the far right wing of the Republican House majority has threatened the job of Speaker Mike Johnson if he failed to follow their ...

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Gosar becomes third House GOP member to back effort to oust ... (CNN)

GOP Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona has signed on to the motion to vacate the speakership, he announced in a press release, becoming the third member to do so.

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Johnson gets another rare bailout from Democrats on foreign aid (Axios)

It's the second time Congress that Democrats have had to step in and save a Republican bill.

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Johnson careens toward uncharted speaker territory (Politico)

Mike Johnson is drawing closer to a career-defining choice for a Republican speaker — whether to rely on Democratic help to stay in the job.

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Democrats want Mike Johnson to sweat for his bailouts (Axios)

"We wouldn't be so upset if they brought a motion to vacate," said one House Democrat.

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'You Can't Govern By Shooting Yourself in the Head Every Day' (Politico)

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks. "He has the narrowest majority in modern times, and it's not a true ...

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Johnson speaks out after Democrats vote with him on foreign aid bill ... (CNN)

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters after a bipartisan group of lawmakers voted to advance a bill that provides aid to Ukraine and Israel.

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'Not fair to Mike Johnson': GOP colleagues strike back at hardliners (Politico)

Many centrist Republicans said on Friday that the speaker has been left with no other choice but to rely on Democratic votes.

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