PoliticsWATCH: House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks after Democrats projected to take control
House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke after ABC News projected that Democrats would win enough seats to take control of the House.

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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Fox News

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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Fox News

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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The Associated Press

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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House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke after ABC News projected that Democrats would win enough seats to take control of the House.

In an interview with CNN, House Speaker Mike Johnson denied that President Trump is dragging down his party ahead of the November 3 midterms. He also predicted gas prices would fall soon after the election.

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.”

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.

House Speaker Mike Johnson discusses Republicans’ efforts to retain control of Congress as the midterm elections approach. He also comments on sanctions against Russia.

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.

House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News’ Robert Costa that Republicans “need turnout” in an interview ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

House Speaker Mike Johnson spoke with CBS News' Robert Costa about November's midterm elections, Republicans' prospects for retaining the House majority and his future plans.

Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker for eight years, has died. He later served prison time for scheming to cover up allegations of sexual abuse.

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.
