Shreveport's Mike Johnson appears to fail on first attempt to win speaker of House
Republican Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson of Shreveport appeared as if he failed to retain the top job as speaker of the U.S. House after the first round of votes Friday left him two short of the 218 needed.
Tracking how each House member is voting for Mike Johnson as speaker
House Speaker Mike Johnson needs to secure the votes of nearly every Republican to remain in the job he has held since Kevin McCarthy was ousted in 2023.
Republican Mike Johnson Reelected House Speaker in Dramatic Floor Vote
La., right, speaks with House Minority leader Hakeem as the House of Representatives meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday,
President-elect Trump weighs in on Shreveport House Speaker Mike Johnson job status
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson got an important boost to keep the top job in Congress on Monday when President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support.
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Live updates: Mike Johnson on track to fall short in first vote for House speaker
Congress returns Friday and is voting for a House speaker just days after President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for reelection.
Trump's Republicans reelect Mike Johnson US House Speaker despite dissent
By Bo Erickson, Richard Cowan, Katharine Jackson and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was reelected to the chamber's top job on Friday by a razor-thin margin that highlighted potential fissures among President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Capitol Hill.
US House in limbo after Mike Johnson appears on track to lose first speaker vote
The House is in limbo again after Republicans failed to coalesce around Mike Johnson for speaker despite President-elect Trump's endorsement.
Shreveport woman arrested for allegedly pouring gas on home, setting it on fire
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A Shreveport man visited Dallas to see childhood friends; his family never saw him again
The Jackson family is left with memories of a young man who, despite his struggles, always said, ‘Yes, ma’am’ and ‘Yes, sir.” ...
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New Orleans attack: Shreveport resident recounts event
Tragedy strikes Bourbon Street only a few hours into the new year. The attack left the City of New Orleans in mourning. One ...
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Check out the City of Shreveport's holiday schedule for 2025
With a new year the City of Shreveport has released city the holiday calendar for 2025. According to the city, this schedule ...
Shreveport’s first baby of the year
The new year marks the beginning of new possibilities and a fresh start and for one family comes a new bundle of joy. Haleigh ...
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New Orleans attack: Shreveport mayor ‘heart goes out to the people’
Following the violent, mass attack in New Orleans that claimed the life of 14 innocent people on January 1, the Mayor of ...
Two-story Shreveport home catches fire on New Year’s Day
When SFD units arrived on the scene at 8:27 p.m., they reported smoke and flames coming from the front of the structure.
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Shreveport woman accused of starting house fire
SHREVEPORT, La. -- A Shreveport woman is in jail, accused of starting a house fire Tuesday. Sherri Ann Rule, 57, was booked ...
Shreveport man accused of having methamphetamine, child sex dolls
BIENVILLE PARISH, La. (KSLA) — A Shreveport man faces charges for allegedly having illegal drugs and two child sex dolls.