Trump, Mike Johnson

Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump is the coach calling plays. But what if coach changes his mind?
House Speaker Mike Johnson often says he sees himself as the quarterback and President-elect Donald Trump as the coach calling plays on their legislative priorities.
Donald Trump Gives Mike Johnson New Instructions
Trump directs Speaker Johnson to combine border, tax & energy plans into a single bill, reshaping the GOP's 2025 legislative strategy.
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
Mike Johnson fights to retain the speaker's gavel — with help from Donald Trump
The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Johnson is expected to win nearly all Republican votes, but just a handful of GOP defections could be enough to stop him.
Mike Johnson Gives Donald Trump New Deadline for Reconciliation Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out the timeline for a reconciliation bill during an appearance on a Sunday morning news show.
Donald Trump backs Mike Johnson to remain House speaker
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold onto the gavel, writing that Johnson has his “Complete & Total Endorsement.”
Why Mike Johnson’s bid to remain House speaker could be a struggle despite Trump’s support
Mike Johnson is fighting for his political life, again. The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes.
Donald Trump Throws Mike Johnson a Lifeline
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday threw House Speaker Mike Johnson a political lifeline by endorsing the Louisiana Republican ahead of a House vote to elect a new speaker.
U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana pushes a 'powerful' bill for Donald Trump's agenda
Johnson, a Republican from north Louisiana, is pushing a single bill using a parliamentary maneuver called “budget reconciliation,” challenging the two-bill strategy pursued by a pair of Senate Republicans, Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, and Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Donald Trump endorses Mike Johnson's bid to stay House speaker
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday gave his blessing to Mike Johnson in the pending race for House speaker, according to social media.
Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles
Approving Trump's plans for immigration, energy, tax policy and more in one multitrillion-dollar bill would be a daunting challenge. Johnson also wants to add a debt limit extension to it.
Trump Affirms Support for Mike Johnson
President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support for Mike Johnson with a post on Truth Social on Friday morning, saying ...
Mike Johnson Roasted Over What Could Be His Most Ironic Boast Yet
Social media users responded with a stark reminder after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) positively talked up Tuesday ...
Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda
House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out ...
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The Hard Right Isn’t Mike Johnson’s Biggest Problem Anymore
Ever since Republicans took back control of the U.S. House in 2022, their biggest concern has been the unruly hard-right ...
Congress certifies Trump’s 2024 win, without the Jan. 6 mob violence of four years ago
Congress has certified Donald Trump as the 2024 presidential election winner without challenge. It's in stark contrast to ...
Johnson’s Reward for Keeping His Gavel: An Impossible Job Delivering for Trump
Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly avoided a painful and prolonged fight to keep his post, but his messy victory showed how ...
Trump gets Johnson across the finish line but dramatic speaker vote signals challenges ahead
With two Republican lawmakers standing between Mike Johnson and the speaker’s gavel, President-elect Donald Trump picked up ...
Live updates: Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker after some GOP holdouts change votes
Congress returns Friday and is voting for a House speaker just days after President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson ...