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Proposed Rule Could Change Dynamics of House Speaker Removal

A new rule being proposed to lawmakers in Congress could change how challenges are mounted against the House speaker. The rule, which faces a crucial vote in the House, might soon alter the dynamics regarding a speaker's removal from power. This change emerges from a recently released House Republicans' rules…

Speaker Johnson Scores Low Approval Rating in AmericaFest Poll

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) doesn't seem to be ending his year on a high note, a new straw poll among Republicans has revealed. Many Republicans appear to have lost faith in Johnson over how he handled the spending bill debacle. According to Breitbart, the results of a straw poll…

Republicans Float Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to Replace Johnson as House Speaker

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing mutiny among the Republican Party following outrage over his pork-filled spending deal. Among the revolt, some GOP lawmakers are already putting names forward for Johnson's replacement as speaker of the House. In recent years, some rebellious Republicans have called for President Donald Trump…

Some Republicans Withhold Support for Speaker Johnson, Threatening to Divide Trump’s GOP Majority

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing another potential rebellion from within the Republican Party. The pushback comes even as President Donald Trump is returning to the White House with a mandate to "Make America Great Again" and a Republican "trifecta" to get it done. Republicans have officially kept narrow…

Pelosi Endorses Speaker Johnson as Removal Vote Looms

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has declared her support for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) as he faces calls for his removal from within his own party. Johnson is facing a possible removal vote this week, but has the Republican leader already been replaced? With Democrats lining up to support Johnson,…

Democrat Hakeem Jeffries Wielding ‘Significant Power’ as Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Ouster

Democrat House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is wielding "significant power" in Congress as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) faces calls for his ouster, according to a new report. The issue is giving Jeffries an advantage over Johnson, the Associated Press reported. The House Democrat leader recently worked against Republicans…

Thomas Massie & MTG Move to Initiate Vote for Speaker Johnson’s Removal Next Week

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) have set the stage for a major political showdown in the House next week. Both lawmakers aim to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from his leadership role. The GOP members of Congress accuse Johnson of betraying core conservative values. Johnson recently…

Lauren Boebert: ‘It Makes No Difference If It’s Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker or Mike Johnson Right Now’

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has fired back after Democrats moved in to protect House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) from being ousted from his role. Boebert that it now "makes no difference" whether Johnson remains in his role or if a Democrat were to take over the position, Breitbart reported. The…

Republican Congressman Predicts Speaker Johnson Would Survive Removal Vote

A Republican congressman has predicted that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) will overcome backlash from within his party and "survive" a motion to kick him out of his leadership role. The prediction was made by Republican Tony Gonzalez (R-TX). “He will survive,” Gonzales told CNN. "Look, the house is a…

Rep Bacon Warns Johnson’s Speakership Could Be at Risk over Ukraine Aid

A Republican congressman has warned that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) may be at risk of losing his leadership position over the dispute regarding aid to Ukraine. The issue of funding the endless war in Ukraine is poised to become a pivotal point for House leadership stability in an era…