As a new Congress convenes, House Republicans are set to decide the fate of Mike Johnson, the Louisiana Republican currently holding the House speaker's gavel. Johnson faces a challenging reelection bid on Friday, requiring nearly unanimous Republican support to secure his position as second in line to the presidency.
President-elect Donald Trump recently endorsed Johnson for speaker, but some far-right Republicans remain skeptical of his leadership. Johnson, who assumed the speakership in October 2023, has faced criticism for his handling of key funding issues, potentially jeopardizing his reelection prospects.
