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House Speaker, Michael Madigan

In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes stand at his own corruption trial

Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.

CBS Chicago on MSN · 3h

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the stand in his corruption trial

Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges.

Chicago Tribune on MSN · 5h

‘Did you ever trade your public office for private gain?’: Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan takes stand in own defense at corruption trial

In a stunning and risky move, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand in his own public corruption trial Tuesday. “Your honor, the defense calls Mike Madigan,” attorney Dan Collins said,

House, Johnson

CBS News · 3d

Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress

House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.

The Washington Post on MSN · 4d

The House is voting for a speaker. Here’s what you need to know.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) must persuade a handful of Republican lawmakers frustrated at his leadership to support him once again.

The Associated Press on MSN · 3d

House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead

WASHINGTON -- This time was supposed to be different.

Trump, House Speaker and Senate

Deseret News on MSN · 1d

Trump tries uniting House and Senate GOP leadership on budget bill

The House and the Senate are slightly out of lockstep about delivering President-elect Donald Trump’s legislative win in the first 100 days. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said the two bodies plan to pass a single reconciliation bill.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 2d

House and Senate Split on How to Deliver for Trump

WASHINGTON—Republicans are wrestling over how quickly they can deliver President-elect Donald Trump some legislative wins on his agenda, with House and Senate leaders divided over the speed and scope of any early action and Trump supporting the House late Sunday with a call for “one powerful bill.

Raw Story on MSN · 1d

'Sure they're not happy': Tension simmers between House and Senate GOP over Trump agenda

While House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) prevailed to win election from his caucus last week, that hasn't stopped some of his fellow Republicans from taking anonymous shots at him. Politico reported Monday that tensions are already bubbling between House and Senate Republicans over the proper legislative strategy for enacting President-elect Donald

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Democrat elected speaker of tied Pennsylvania House after GOP candidate bows out

A Democratic state representative’s health problems could complicate the vote for speaker of the Pennsylvania House of ...

What Does the Speaker of the House Do?

As leader of the House of Representatives, the speaker controls what bills make it to the floor, appoints members to ...

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Speaker Mike Johnson quietly enacts ‘cruel’ anti-transgender bathroom ban in U.S. House of Representatives

After South Carolina Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace made a spectacle of transgender people’s access to bathrooms in the U.S.

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Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles

Approving Trump's plans for immigration, energy, tax policy and more in one multitrillion-dollar bill would be a daunting ...

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Arizona House speaker: State lawmakers to prioritize school choice, public safety, economy

Arizona's newest House speaker, Steve Montenegro, said lawmakers' top priorities this session will be the economy, school choice and public safety.

Race for Vermont Speaker of the House heats up before first session

This Wednesday, lawmakers in the Vermont House of Representatives will be voting for their next speaker during the first ...

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Amid winter storm, House Speaker asked lawmakers to stay in DC to certify election

La., on Sunday urged lawmakers to stay in Washington D.C. to avoid a delay in certifying the 2024 presidential election ...

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Transcript: House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Jan. 5, 2025

The following is the full transcript of an interview with House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi on "Face the Nation with ...

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