He has inherited a dramatic, not to mention unwieldy, series of political challenges for the House itself, as well as for the fortunes of his G.O.P. caucus.
Tag: House of Representatives
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Trump’s Extremists Are Now In Charge of the House
Mike Johnson’s election as speaker shows that Trumpism now lies at the core of Republican politics.
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Could Mike Johnson, the New House Speaker, Undermine the 2024 Election?
The Louisiana Republican played a pivotal role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. But his elevation to the top post in the House does not give him special powers in the certification process if he tries again.
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The House Finally Has a Speaker
The hard-right conservative Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected to the chair, ending a weekslong deadlock.