Moment Rep. Mike Johnson is elected as House Speaker
House Democrat launches primary challenge against BidenMarjorie Taylor Greene moves to censure Rashida Tlaib over ‘antisemitic activity’The fracas erupted after McCarthy passed a so-called “clean” continuing resolution on a bipartisan basis to fund the government at current levels until Nov. 17.
He also accused the former speaker of negotiating “a secret side deal” with President Biden and Democrats to secure further US funding for Ukraine amid its war with Russia.The fracas erupted after then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy passed a “clean” continuing resolution on a bipartisan basis to fund the government at current levels until Nov. 17.
On Wednesday, 220 House Republicans voted to elect Conference Vice Chairman Mike Johnson as their next speaker, elevating the little-known Louisianan to lead upcoming spending battles with the White House and Senate Democrats.and negotiating final versions with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and President Biden before government funding runs out next month.
Only 10% of Democratic respondents have a favorable view of Congress — a 12 percentage point decline from September.
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