Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2023–)
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Democrats and voting rights groups are concerned that President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans could challenge election results if they lose. Speaker Mike Johnson called those concerns “absurd.”
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CNBC
House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses the Republican Party’s midterm strategy and the Trump administration’s policy on Russia, among other topics, on Fox News Sunday.
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Fox News
House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses Republicans’ efforts to retain control of Congress as the midterm elections approach. He also comments on sanctions against Russia.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson challenges polls suggesting Republicans could lose control of the House, touting GOP fundraising and campaign momentum. He warns Democrats would investigate President Trump if they win the midterms and responds to questions about a reported Justice Department search involving Rep. Ilhan Omar.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News’ Robert Costa that Republicans “need turnout” in an interview ahead of this year’s midterm elections.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses President Donald Trump hosting U.S. artificial intelligence leaders at the White House, saying Trump is the “only person on the planet” who could bring the meeting together.
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The technology industry’s increasingly urgent warnings about AI’s potential harms are running into political gridlock in Washington. Trump is leading opposition to recent calls from tech leaders for stronger government oversight, while Democrats are pushing for a more forceful response.
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The Associated Press
Mike Johnson says Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000-per-person “dividend” would require approval from Congress. Trump made the unusual pledge at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas last week, promising the payment if voters keep the GOP in control on Capitol Hill.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson says Americans should not panic about AI regulation. He warns that a rushed response could undermine American innovation and threaten national security.
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CNN
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for slowing AI development, with Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Demis Hassabis expressing support. Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson argue that pausing or rushing to regulate AI could let China overtake the US, with Johnson calling rapid restrictions a potential national security threat.
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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Thursday that support was growing in Congress for restricting semiconductor chip exports to China, after a scandal forced Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang out.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 14:45
A day after Democrats won the House majority, Speaker Mike Johnson told staff on a phone call that he would not seek the minority leader role, according to four people on the call. NBC News reports on the GOP’s path forward.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 16:32
Multiple reports say Mike Johnson, the Republican speaker of the House, does not plan to seek the minority leader post after Republicans lose their majority. His decision leaves the role open to another Republican. The announcement followed a report that Jim Jordan was planning to try to oust Johnson and take the position.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:36
People familiar with Mike Johnson’s plans say the House speaker does not intend to lead House Republicans next year. The party’s election defeat is setting off a contest over who will guide lawmakers as they face a reduced role as a legislative minority.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:20
The day after Democrats won a House majority, Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican, told staff on a call this morning that he would not continue as Republican leader in the new Congress, according to four people on the call.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 15:14
After Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, US House Speaker Mike Johnson urged Republicans not to lose hope. He vowed to intensify the party’s agenda and seek to retake the House in 2028.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:48
After Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterms, US House Speaker Mike Johnson urged Republicans not to lose hope. He said the party would double down on its agenda and seek to win back the House in 2028.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 07:48
House Speaker Mike Johnson alluded to the difficult political conditions that parties in power typically face during midterm elections.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-04 07:19
US House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed disappointment over sweeping Democratic gains in the 2026 midterms, then denounced communism, saying it had killed millions of people.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson commented after ABC News projected that Democrats would win enough seats to control the House.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-04 04:31
