Sightful Invest
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Politics
  • Stock
Top Posts
Comey to be arraigned in federal court after...
Comey pleads not guilty in court after indictment...
Houthi rebels test US ceasefire with deadly strike...
Kushner joins Witkoff for Gaza ceasefire talks as...
Cuomo rips Mamdani’s freebie ‘fantasy,’ says AOC proved...
White House escalates shutdown consequences as Democrats show...
Moderate Dem undercuts Jeffries on ObamaCare compromise as...
MIKE DAVIS: The Supreme Court betrayed again —...
Senate Democrats defy White House warnings, again block...
Greta Thunberg slammed for using image of starved...
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Politics
  • Stock

Sightful Invest

Politics

Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker as GOP mutiny threat dissolves

by admin January 4, 2025
January 4, 2025
Mike Johnson re-elected House speaker as GOP mutiny threat dissolves

Speaker-designate Mike Johnson, R-La., was re-elected to lead the House of Representatives on Friday.

The Louisiana Republican won along party lines during the first round of voting, a stark contrast to his predecessor’s drawn-out, 15-round battle in 2023.

It comes despite saber-rattling by some conservatives who threatened to withhold support from Johnson in protest of his handling of government funding and several other issues in the 118th Congress.

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who was part of an unsuccessful push to oust Johnson last year, was the speaker-designate’s most vocal critic leading up to the Friday vote.

He told former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., on his new One America News Network program, ‘You can pull all my fingernails out, you can shove bamboo up in them, you can start cutting off my fingers.’

‘I am not voting for Mike Johnson tomorrow, and you can take that to the bank,’ Massie said. 

Other detractors included members of the House Freedom Caucus like Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, who has expressed interest in chairing the influential House Rules Committee, the panel that directs terms for House-wide votes on legislation.

Johnson’s allies warned in return that a prolonged House Speaker fight could delay Congress’ joint session to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, slated for Jan. 6.

Johnson also had a key backer in Trump, who emphasized his support for the GOP leader hours before the midday vote.

‘Good luck today for Speaker Mike Johnson, a fine man of great ability, who is very close to having 100% support. A win for Mike today will be a big win for the Republican Party, and yet another acknowledgment of our 129 year most consequential Presidential Election!!’ Trump wrote on his Truth Social app.

Johnson wrote on X in response, ‘Thank you, President Trump! Today is a new day in America. Congressional Republicans must stay united to quickly deliver President Trump’s America First agenda. Let’s get it done.’

His victory marks the start of his first full term as speaker. Johnson won the gavel in October 2023 after three weeks of closed-door talks following the ouster of ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.

Related Topics

  • House Of Representatives Politics
  • Mike Johnson
  • Republicans
  • Politics
This post appeared first on FOX NEWS

previous post
Tracking government spending: Contractual services and supplies
next post
Jimmy Carter, pioneer of the religious right

You may also like

Trump delivers different message on Gaza when recapping...

April 26, 2025

DAVID MARCUS: De facto President Trump’s handling of...

December 22, 2024

Americans view Harris as more honest than Trump,...

August 14, 2024

Trump announces North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as...

November 15, 2024

Harris camp silent on when VP will hold...

August 16, 2024

Buttigieg ‘got nothing done,’ Duffy declares: ‘Pete appears...

May 2, 2025

SEN BERNIE SANDERS: Two Americas, the people vs....

December 27, 2024

Waltz to root out antisemitism, eliminate ‘woke’ programs,...

September 23, 2025

Trump isn’t the first US commander in chief...

March 3, 2025

Javier Milei first world leader to meet with...

November 15, 2024

Recent Posts

  • Comey to be arraigned in federal court after being indicted for alleged false statements, obstruction
  • Comey pleads not guilty in court after indictment on alleged false statements, obstruction
  • Houthi rebels test US ceasefire with deadly strike on cargo ship
  • Kushner joins Witkoff for Gaza ceasefire talks as Trump pushes peace plan: ‘Cautiously optimistic’
  • Cuomo rips Mamdani’s freebie ‘fantasy,’ says AOC proved socialism fails after killing NYC Amazon deal

    Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest insights, updates, and exclusive content straight to your inbox! Whether it's industry news, expert advice, or inspiring stories, we bring you valuable information that you won't find anywhere else. Stay connected with us!


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Categories

    • Business (936)
    • Investing (3,147)
    • Politics (3,845)
    • Stock (4)
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: sightfulinvest.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 Sightful Invest. All Rights Reserved.