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Madigan, House Speaker

The Associated Press on MSN · 18h

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 · 15h

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.

ABC 7 Chicago · 4h

Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan to return to stand in own defense in corruption trial

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returns to the stand Wednesday . It was surprise and risky decision to testify by a man famously tight-lipped with the media. It may be an attempt to counter his own words from a mountain of prosecution recordings.

Mike Johnson, House

LA Times on MSN · 3d

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Johnson, of Louisiana, has been working diligently to prevent defeat, spending New Year’s Day at Mar-a-Lago as he positions himself alongside Trump. The speaker often portrays himself as the “quarterback” who will be executing the political plays called by the “coach,” the president-elect.

USA TODAY on MSN · 5d

Could House Speaker Mike Johnson lose his job on Friday? Pivotal House vote looms.

David Super, an expert on congressional procedure who teaches at Georgetown University, said Congress should still be able to perform its duty without a speaker because the House and Senate will be meeting in a joint session. Vice President Kamala Harris will be presiding over Trump's win – and her defeat – in the 2024 election.

U.S. News & World Report · 1h

Speaker Mike Johnson Says Trump Is the Coach Calling Plays. but What if Coach Changes His Mind?

House Speaker Mike Johnson often says he sees himself as the quarterback and President-elect Donald Trump as the coach calling plays on their legislative priorities

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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 ...

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

WASHINGTON -- This time was supposed to be different.

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What you need to know about the House speaker election

The 119th Congress will begin on Friday, ushering in a new era of Republican control in Washington that will start with a ...

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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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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 ...

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Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton outlines his top priorities as lawmakers return

The 2025 legislative session will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 12 p.m. CT. House Speaker Cameron Sexton discussed his priorities.

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The race for Texas House Speaker

Nine days out from the launch of the Texas Legislative Session and the pitched battle to be the next House Speaker has ...

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