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Mike Johnson Declines House Minority Leader Bid After GOP Losses
Mike Johnson
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After Republicans lost control of the House, Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not seek to lead the party in the minority, setting up a leadership contest that includes Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan. Johnson won reelection to his Louisiana seat and is expected to remain in the House as a rank-and-file member.
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House Republicans Elect Jim Jordan as Next GOP Leader After Johnson Steps Aside
Daily Caller News Foundation
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House Republicans elected Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan Tuesday to become the new party's leader after Speaker Mike Johnson stepped aside.
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Mike Johnson Says He Will Not Run For Minority Leader
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 4, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he would not remain in leadership Wednesday after Democrats reclaimed control of the House.
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Mike Johnson Will Not Run for Minority Leader
Madison Summers
— Nov 4, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) does not plan to seek the position of House minority leader after Republicans lost control of the House. The Republican lawmaker told his staff o… — by Madison Summers
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Russian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For Ukraine
Dylan Kresak · 5 min · 6h
Johnson Won’t Lead House Republicans in Minority
Mike Johnson
— Nov 4, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged Republican losses as Democrats were projected to take control of both chambers of Congress, but pledged that Republicans would reclaim the House in 2028. He said historical midterm trends made the setback difficult to avoid and vowed to keep fighting for the party’s agenda.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Scalise, Jordan Vie for House GOP Leadership
Susie Wiles
— 4d
After Republicans’ midterm losses, a feud over alleged lobbyist influence in public health policymaking exposed tensions within President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again coalition; the accused officials denied the allegations. The losses also triggered a House GOP leadership fight, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan emerging as contenders after Mike Johnson said he would not seek the party’s top post.
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Scalise Seeks House GOP Leader Post as Jordan Eyes Challenge
Mike Johnson
— Nov 4, 2026
Mike Johnson will not seek Minority Leader after Democrats' expected 81-seat House majority in 2026; Scalise bids for GOP leader with Jordan as potential challenger.
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Elena Vasquez
Scalise has the seniority and should get the leadership post without a messy challenge from Jordan.
Johnson Imitates Trump at Iowa Rally
Donald John Trump
— Nov 1, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson jokingly imitated President Donald Trump’s early-morning calls at an Iowa rally, then stopped when he realized Trump was standing behind him. Johnson called the impression flattery and said there would never be another president like Trump, drawing amused reactions and hopes from some commenters that he was right.
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Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise Set To Wrestle For Top House GOP Spot After Mike Johnson Steps Aside
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Nov 4, 2026
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan launched their bids Wednesday to become their party's next leader after losing the majority.
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Pope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in Peru
Pope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru
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Mike Johnson Shares Dozens Of Endorsements Ahead Of House GOP Vote
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 27, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson released a long list of endorsements supporting his bid to remain House Republicans' leader Monday two weeks before the leadership elections.
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Oregon Weighs Multiple Offensive Coordinator Candidates
Sports
— Oct 30, 2026
Oregon is searching for an offensive coordinator after firing Drew Mehringer, with potential candidates including Mike Norvell, Chip Kelly, Jay Johnson and Neal Brown. Johnson impressed as interim play-caller in Oregon’s 34-26 win over Northwestern, while the search weighs proven experience against internal and rising options.
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Johnson Defends GOP Record As Polls Show Economic Dissatisfaction
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 25, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday defended Republicans’ record, arguing that the GOP offers American families stability and common-sense solutions even as widespread frustration… — by Daily Caller News Foundation
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Seahawks Host Bears in Monday Night Game With Playoff Implications
Caleb Williams
— Nov 2, 2026
The 5-2 Bears visit the 4-3 Seahawks on Monday night in a high-stakes matchup between NFC contenders and standout coaches Ben Johnson and Mike Macdonald. Chicago’s offensive line and center Garrett Bradbury face a major test against Seattle’s formidable defense, while both teams’ recent additions and key players could shape the playoff implications.
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House Speaker Johnson Campaigns for LePage in Maine
Mike Johnson
— Oct 14, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned in Bangor for Republican Paul LePage, calling Maine’s 2nd District race nationally important and predicting Republicans can retain their House majority. LePage’s Democratic opponent criticized him as aligned with party leaders on Medicaid cuts and tariffs, while Johnson attacked the Democrat’s agenda.
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Navy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through Arsenal
Francis Kapper · 4 min · 6h
House Speaker Johnson campaigns for Montana Republicans
Mike Johnson
— Oct 19, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned in Bozeman for Republican candidates Aaron Flint and Kurt Alme, urging Republicans to hold their congressional majority and portraying the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy.” Independent Senate candidate Seth Bodnar criticized Alme’s ties to national Republicans, saying he would stand with Montana instead.
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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your future
Quizie
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A to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.
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Johnson Predicts GOP Holds House in 20-State Campaign
Mike Johnson
— Oct 14, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans can defy midterm trends and retain their narrow House majority, pointing to campaign crowds, fundraising and candidates such as Paul LePage, whom he campaigned for in Maine. He also said he intends to remain the GOP’s leader if Republicans lose the chamber, dismissing earlier suggestions that he might leave politics as tongue-in-cheek.
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Cowboys coach defends players-only meeting after Tomlin criticism
Brian Schottenheimer
— Oct 16, 2026
After Dallas’ 2-3 start and a poor defensive showing, Cowboys defenders held a players-only meeting focused on accountability and solutions. Mike Tomlin and Keyshawn Johnson viewed the meeting as a troubling sign for coach Brian Schottenheimer, while Schottenheimer said it was productive and showed players taking ownership.
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Mike Johnson: I'll Lead House GOP Even If Republicans Lose
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— Oct 12, 2026
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GOP Rep Throws Support Behind Motion to Vacate the Chair — Urges Mike Johnson to Resign
Reporting
— Apr 16, 2024
Another House Republican is throwing his voicing his support for ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). On Tuesday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) posted on X, “I just told Mike Johnson in conference that I’m…
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Kansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's Endorsement
Democrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig
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‘Failure Theater’: Republicans Openly Revolt Against Mike Johnson’s Latest Spending Bill
Mike Johnson
— Sep 10, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson’s funding bill is now facing opposition from half a dozen Republican colleagues as the window of opportunity to avert a government shutdown is closing. Johnson’s continuing resolution and attached…
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Mike Johnson Breaks With Trump on Epstein Files
Donald John Trump
— Jul 25, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is seeking “full transparency” in the Jeffrey Epstein case, which has come to the forefront in recent weeks. Johnson spoke with CBS News about the case and the need to make information…
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Mike Johnson Narrowly Wins Speaker Vote After Two GOP Reps Flip
Mike Johnson
— Jan 3, 2025
Speaker Mike Johnson reclaimed the speakership for the 119th Congress after two Republican holdouts flipped their votes during a vote on Friday. Johnson initially appeared to fall short after Republican Reps. Thomas…
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Mike Johnson Slams James Carville After ‘Christian Nationalism’ Accusation
Reporting
— Dec 5, 2023
Newly minted House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) slammed Democratic political strategist James Carville after he accused him of being a Christian nationalist. On Dec. 3, Johnson addressed Carville’s controversial…
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Mike Johnson on Certifying Election Results: ‘Everybody Needs to Calm Down’
Mike Johnson
— Nov 6, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Tuesday that “everybody needs to calm down” regarding his certification of the election. A reporter with EWTN News asked Johnson if he would certify the election results…
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Democrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without Trump
Simon August · 7 min · 6h
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