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No Labels’ call: Speaker Mike Johnson is ‘not a Trump Republican’
He worked with Trump on the matter. And the former president has embraced him in return. On Wednesday, Trump triumphantly called the new speaker “MAG [...]
Why Conservative Christians Are So Excited About New House Speaker Mike Johnson
The new speaker of the House is a Southern Baptist who embodies evangelical beliefs and priorities, with a long history of work against abortion and g [...]
Crypto Exchange Linked to 3AC Founders Drops Lawsuit Against Mike Dudas
OPNX voluntarily dropped its defamation suit against the venture investor and crypto personality.
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The Devil’s Bargain Mike Pence Could Not Escape
The former vice president tied himself to Donald Trump in the 2016 campaign and it may have cost him a political future.
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Mike Pence Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race
He increasingly attacked Donald Trump over Jan. 6, but gained little traction and struggled to raise money.
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For Mike Johnson, Religion Is at the Forefront of Politics and Policy
The new House speaker has put his faith at the center of his political career, and aligned himself with a newer cohort of conservative Christianity th [...]
On Race, House Speaker Mike Johnson Says His Views Were Shaped By Raising a Black Child
The new House speaker has kept his oldest son out of the public eye — except when the Republican talks about race.
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Mike Johnson’s Elevation to Speaker Surprised His Louisiana District
Many in Mike Johnson’s northern Louisiana district hope his surprise elevation will bring attention to their region, which they feel has been overlook [...]
Takeaways from Mike Johnson’s First Interview as Speaker
The Louisiana Republican spoke about how his worldview is dictated by the Bible, and discussed issues including abortion, gay marriage and aid for Ukr [...]
Is the Republican Speakership Cursed? Mike Johnson Is About to Find Out.
Kevin McCarthy was just the latest in a series of Republican speakers and speaker wannabes who faced revolts. Speaker Mike Johnson should take note.
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Where Mike Johnson Stands on Key Issues: Ukraine, LGBTQ Rights and More
The new House speaker, an evangelical Christian, has a staunchly conservative record on gay rights, abortion, gun safety and more.
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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 [...]
Lesser-known Mike Johnson Wins Speaker Job as Crypto Supporters Return to Their Old Jobs
As Johnson takes the gavel, it frees up Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) to return to the House Financial Services Committee he leads, where he can focus [...]
Mike Johnson’s Speakership Reveals GOP’s Trumpian Litmus Tests
The developments on Capitol Hill highlighted the extent to which one of the greatest sins inside the Republican Party is to have certified Joseph R. B [...]
House Elects Mike Johnson as Speaker, Ending Three Weeks of Chaos
After a tumultuous struggle that put their divisions on display, Republicans turned to a little-known social conservative from Louisiana who led congr [...]