www.theguardian.com Mike Johnson secures US House speakership after facing internal dissent
Three Republicans voted for someone else, but two later changed their votes while all Democrats backed Jeffries
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Mike Johnson secures US House speakership after facing internal dissent
Summary
After initial dissent, Republican Mike Johnson secured the US House speakership with 218 votes, overcoming opposition from three GOP members, including Thomas Massie, who backed another candidate.
Johnson, endorsed by Trump, promised fiscal reforms, stricter oversight of government spending, and advancing an "America First" agenda.
His team worked behind the scenes to negotiate support, including assurances on budget cuts demanded by conservative Republicans.
Johnson’s victory avoids prolonged voting chaos reminiscent of Kevin McCarthy’s 2023 election but highlights ongoing GOP divisions over policy and leadership.
Trump Promises to Present an ‘Irrefutable REPORT’ Within the Next Week That Will Exonerate Him and Prove 2020 Georgia Vote Was ‘Rigged’
www.mediaite.com Trump Promises to Present an ‘Irrefutable REPORT’ Within the Next Week That Will Exonerate Him and Prove 2020 Georgia Vote Was ‘Rigged’
Donald Trump promised a forthcoming "Large, Complex, Detailed but Irrefutable Report" that would exonerate himself and implicate his enemies Tuesday.
Updating with Gov. Brian Kemp's response:
The 2020 election in Georgia was not stolen.
For nearly three years now, anyone with evidence of fraud has failed to come forward - under oath - and prove anything in a court of law. Our elections in Georgia are secure, accessible, and fair and will continue to be as long as I am governor.
The future of our country is at stake in 2024 and that must be our focus.