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Rep. Mike Johnson's short congressional career means lobbyists are scrambling to find a conduit to influence the new speaker.

House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal on Saturday to avoid a partial government shutdown by extending government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2.

Matt Gaetz and Nancy Mace among eight Republicans who helped remove California lawmaker from top job

Much of the news coverage of the discussions and negotiations aimed at averting a government shutdown on Nov. 17, 2023, relies on pundits and their unnamed sources, on leaks, speculation, wishful thinking and maybe even the reading of tea leaves. The Conversation tapped an expert on congressional behavior, Northwestern University…

Johnson plays key political role raising money and driving campaign strategy as speaker. Democrats say the new speaker's policies make him an issue, but his low national profile could make that hard.

From Ronald Reagan to Mike Johnson, nutrition assistance is a perennial target for conservative politicians

One of two Republicans who sat on the January 6 committee considers a rot that set in before Trump even ran for president

‘Our nation is on a collision course with reality, and a steadfast commitment to truth — even uncomfortable truths — is the only way forward,’ outgoing GOP representatives says

Johnson's election is the latest and perhaps most consequential event to date in the alliance of white evangelical Christians with the Republican Party.