Mike Johnson, House speaker

Pennsylvania, House speaker

Live blog: House speaker says universal school choice is a top priority, as session starts
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The House is voting for a speaker. Here’s what you need to know.
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) must persuade a handful of Republican lawmakers frustrated at his leadership to support ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testimony set to continue in landmark corruption trial
Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to return to the stand Wednesday morning, continuing testimony that will surely be ...
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes stand at his own corruption trial
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand at his own corruption trial.
Speaker Johnson says House will vote to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court to protect Israel and U.S. interests
At the time, Johnson criticized the Biden administration for undermining Israel. “And now, 155 House Democrats have voted to ...
Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan returns to stand in own defense in corruption trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the stand Wednesday to testify for a second day in his corruption trial.
Helene relief, vetoes will be challenges for new North Carolina House speaker
The North Carolina House elected a new speaker for the first time in 10 years on Wednesday, choosing a young lieutenant to ...
What Does the Speaker of the House Do?
As leader of the House of Representatives, the speaker controls what bills make it to the floor, appoints members to ...
Paxton issues warning to Texas House Republicans in bitter Speaker battle
Before a standing-room-only crowd at Tarrant County Republican party headquarters, Paxton and George said Cook should become ...