House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.

Johnson fell short at first, signaling trouble for House Republicans as they attempt to push Trump's second-term agenda.

Johnson appeared to be on a path to defeat when five Republicans sat silently as their clerk called their names for a vote. Three others — Republican Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Ralph Norman of ...

Mike Johnson persuaded a pair of GOP skeptics to change votes, keeping the gavel in an era of Republican control in Washington.

After an initial burst of drama, the House voted to give Speaker Mike Johnson another term as the GOP prepares to take total control of Washington.

Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly avoided a painful and prolonged fight to keep his post, but his messy victory showed how ...

Eleven House Republicans skeptical about Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership outlined what they expect to fulfill ...

Three of Mike Johnson’s fellow Republicans voted against their party’s nominee to lead the House, despite an endorsement from ...

Republican Michael Baumgartner and Democrat Emily Randall became Washington’s newest representatives in Congress on Friday ...

WASHINGTON ― Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) is hoping for a smooth reelection to his house speaker post when the new Congress kicks off on Friday. He’s got President-elect Donald Trump ’s support, which is ...