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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) failed to tamp down a revolt from some rank-and-file Republicans trying to bypass his authority, in a tussle that included charges of political blackmail and a cra...
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Speaker Mike Johnson’s failed effort this week to shut down a bipartisan bid to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely after the birth of a child highlighted the limits of his power and intens...

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Mike Johnson Cancels Votes After Suffering Republican Rebellion
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is canceling the week's voting agenda after several Republicans joined Democrats in a vote to change the rules to allow new parents in Congress to vote by proxy.The announcement came after nine Republicans joined all Democrats in a 206-222 vote against Johnson's attempt to block plans that would allow lawmakers who become parents to vote remotely for up to three months.
Mike Johnson Loses Battle to Limit GOP Rebels’ Power
The Speaker failed to kill a proposal on proxy voting by House lawmakers who have babies.
GOP retains Matt Gaetz seat in win for Mike Johnson
Florida's departing chief financial officer fended off a Democratic rival Tuesday to win the U.S. House seat previously held by GOP firebrand Matt Gaetz, according to AP. Why it matters: Jimmy Patronis' victory helps shore up the GOP's narrow House minority,
Digging In Against Proxy Voting, Johnson Exposes His Weak Hold on the House
The Republican speaker, who has mostly wielded power by relying on the threat of retribution from President Trump, has chosen an institutional fight it’s not clear he can win.
Johnson endorses Donalds in Florida governor race while DeSantis keeps distance
Byron Donalds already won the GOP's most coveted endorsement, Donald Trump. Mike Johnson's endorsement may unite many House Republicans behind their colleague.
Speaker Johnson scrambles for solutions to parental proxy voting impasse
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is scrambling to break the impasse over the push to allow proxy voting for new parents, as the standoff between GOP leadership and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.)
EXCLUSIVE: Jubilant Mike Johnson claims victory as Florida helps House GOP grow majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson is celebrating much-needed victories in Florida that will expand the House majority.
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Mike Johnson scraps his whole week after brutal defeat
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) canceled half a week's worth of House votes after failing to contain a revolt over proxy voting within his own party. Why it matters: It was Johnson's biggest legislative blow of 2025 thus far — and the first where President Trump wasn't providing him reinforcement.
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Mike Johnson Fumes at Republicans Who ‘Joined’ Dems In Killing His Proxy Vote Rule — Shuts Down House for the Week: ‘Can’t Have Any Further Action’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) fumed at Republican lawmakers who "joined" Democrats in a Tuesday vote and he shut down the House agenda for the week. The post Mike Johnson Fumes at Republicans Who ‘Joined’ Dems In Killing His Proxy Vote Rule — Shuts Down House for the Week: ‘Can’t Have Any Further Action’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Mike Johnson backs Donalds for Florida governor
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Fla.) backed Rep. Byron Donalds’s (R-Fla.) bid for governor on Thursday, becoming the latest Republican to throw their support behind the congressman.  “Byron Donalds
Mike Johnson's humiliating loss shows how weak he is without Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson suffered a humiliating blow from his own caucus on Tuesday when he failed to kill a proposal that would have allowed lawmakers who have just given birth to delegate a colleague to cast votes on their behalf.
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No evidence House Speaker Mike Johnson is on Grindr
In late March 2025, social media users began spreading a rumor that U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, has an account on Grindr, the gay dating app. People posted scre
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GOP struggles over measure to allow lawmakers who are new parents to vote remotely
Washington — Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed Tuesday there have been discussions about how to stop a measure that would allow House members who are new parents to vote by proxy. Although Johnson ...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson: 'We do have authority over the federal courts'
WASHINGTON – House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress has broad authority over the federal courts Tuesday, as lawmakers search for a response to district judges who have blocked President Donald ...
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