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Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson

Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

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Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2023–)

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  • Speaker of the United States House of Representatives2023-10-25–presentPreceded by: Kevin McCarthy

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  • Mike Johnson
    Speaker Mike Johnson calls election-transfer concerns ‘absurd’

    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.”

    CCNBC 2026-10-27 18:03

  • Mike Johnson
    Speaker Johnson: These polls are WRONG!

    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.

    Polls and Election Outlook

    FFox News 2026-10-26 04:30

  • Mike Johnson
    Speaker Johnson: This would be an absolute disaster

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

    Polls and Election Outlook

    FFox News 2026-10-19 04:30

  • Mike Johnson
    Speaker Johnson: The polls are WRONG!

    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.

    Polls and Election Outlook

    FFox News 2026-10-14 15:45

  • Mike Johnson
    Mike Johnson says Republicans “need turnout” in the midterms

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

    Party strategy and campaigning

    CCBS News 2026-10-12 14:21

  • Mike Johnson
    Mike Johnson: President Trump is the 'only person on planet' who could assemble this meeting

    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.

    FFox News 2026-09-30 02:15

  • Mike Johnson
    Trump, JD Vance, Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries weigh in on AI safety

    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.

    Safety, Alignment and Regulation

    TThe Associated Press 2026-09-15 18:29

  • Mike Johnson
    Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approval

    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.

    TThe Associated Press 2026-09-14 13:15

  • Mike Johnson
    Mike Johnson says Americans should not panic over AI regulation

    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.

    Safety, Alignment and Regulation

    CCNN 2026-09-13 21:45

  • Mike Johnson
    Trump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting

    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.

    Safety, Alignment and Regulation

    TThe Verge 2026-09-13 19:41

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TechTrump, House Speaker Johnson expected to meet tech CEOs on AI next week: Sources

Sources say Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are expected to meet with technology company CEOs next week to discuss artificial intelligence. The meeting comes as leaders of some AI companies have issued warnings.

Donald TrumpMike Johnsonartificial intelligence

AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-25 03:04

Trump, House Speaker Johnson expected to meet tech CEOs on AI next week: Sources
Trump, House Speaker Johnson expected to meet tech CEOs on AI next week: Sources

TechTrump, JD Vance, Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries weigh in on AI safety

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.

artificial intelligenceAI safetyUS politics

TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 18:29

Trump, JD Vance, Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries weigh in on AI safety
Trump, JD Vance, Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries weigh in on AI safety

PoliticsHouse Speaker Risks Trump’s Ire Over AI Guardrail Legislation

House Speaker Mike Johnson is signaling openness to artificial-intelligence regulation, putting him at odds with President Donald Trump’s firm opposition. The split is emerging just weeks before a midterm election in which Republicans already face strong headwinds.

AI regulationUS politicsRepublican Partymidterm elections

BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 00:36

House Speaker Risks Trump’s Ire Over AI Guardrail Legislation
House Speaker Risks Trump’s Ire Over AI Guardrail Legislation

PoliticsJohnson says Trump’s AI guardrails remarks will be discussed with executives

House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Trump’s Truth Social remarks suggesting there should be no AI guardrails other than himself will be addressed at an upcoming meeting with AI executives.

artificial intelligenceregulationUS politics

CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-14 23:46

Johnson says Trump’s AI guardrails remarks will be discussed with executives

PoliticsMike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approval

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.

Donald TrumpUS Congressmidterm elections

TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-14 13:15

Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approval
Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000 ‘dividend’ needs congressional approval

TechMike Johnson says Americans should not panic over AI regulation

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.

AIregulationUS Congress

CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 21:45

Mike Johnson says Americans should not panic over AI regulation

TechTrump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting

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.

AIDonald TrumpUS CongressUS-China competition

TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 19:41

Trump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting
Trump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting

PoliticsSpeaker Johnson says he prays Trump is right that Iran war will end after midterms

In an interview with Meet the Press, House Speaker Mike Johnson said the war with Iran is driving prices higher at home. He added that he hopes and prays President Trump’s forecast that the fighting will end after the midterm elections proves correct.

Mike JohnsonDonald TrumpIran war

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 13:24

Speaker Johnson says he prays Trump is right that Iran war will end after midterms
Speaker Johnson says he prays Trump is right that Iran war will end after midterms

PoliticsSpeaker Johnson says he’ll work with Trump on $5,000 checks but won’t guarantee them

In a Meet the Press interview, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress would debate and discuss President Donald Trump’s promise to give Americans $5,000 if Republicans win both chambers in the midterm elections. Johnson stopped short of guaranteeing the payments.

US politicsMike JohnsonDonald Trumpmidterm elections

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-13 13:16

Speaker Johnson says he’ll work with Trump on $5,000 checks but won’t guarantee them
Speaker Johnson says he’ll work with Trump on $5,000 checks but won’t guarantee them
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