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May 1, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson not worried about Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate

Many Republicans told ABC News they are not on board with Greene's effort.
May 1, 2024 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: Speaker Mike Johnson not worried about Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate
May 1, 2024 at 6:20 PM

The 8 types of Democrats and Republicans in the House

A 538 analysis of the unspoken caucuses in the U.S. House of Representatives, based on voting data from the 118th Congress.
May 1, 2024 at 6:20 PM
A 538 analysis of voting records reveal when members of Congress don’t align with their formal caucuses
May 1, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's moving ahead with effort to oust Speaker Johnson

The Georgia Republican said in a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol that she will trigger a vote on the House floor next week.
May 1, 2024 at 5:38 PM
The Georgia Republican said in a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol that she will trigger a vote on the House floor next week.
May 1, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene says Johnson’s days as House speaker ‘numbered’

House Democratic leaders say they would save House Speaker Mike Johnson if the motion to vacate is brought to the House floor for a vote.
May 1, 2024 at 3:17 PM
VIDEO: capitol hill motion to vacate 9am
May 1, 2024 at 3:12 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's moving ahead with effort to oust Speaker Johnson

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced on Wednesday she will move ahead with her attempt to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from the House's top job.
May 1, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Marjorie Taylor Greene (2nd R) and Thomas Massie (R) hold a press conference  outside the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2024.
May 1, 2024 at 2:18 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential ouster attempt

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has been under threat for weeks from a handful of far-right Republicans, led by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
May 1, 2024 at 2:18 PM
VIDEO: House Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential ouster attempt
May 1, 2024 at 1:40 PM

House Democratic leaders announce they would save Johnson in ouster threat

House Democratic leadership announced that if a motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson is brought to the House floor for a vote, they would vote to table the effort.
May 1, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference at Columbia University on April 24, 2024 in New York City.
April 30, 2024 at 10:41 PM

Democrats say they'll block GOP-lead efforts to oust Speaker Johnson

Jay O'Brien reports from Capitol Hill, where House Democrats say they'll vote to block any potential motion filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.
April 30, 2024 at 10:41 PM
VIDEO: Democrats say they'll block GOP-lead efforts to oust Speaker Johnson
April 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Speaker Johnson reacts to fellow GOP rep’s motion to vacate

Rachael Bade says it's looking "increasingly likely" that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will try to force a vote on the motion she filed last week to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.
April 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson reacts to fellow GOP rep’s motion to vacate
April 30, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Speaker Johnson, Republicans ramp up criticism of 'out of control' college protests

Speaker Mike Johnson and other House Republicans are stepping up their criticism of the college protests happening nationwide in connection to the Israel-Hamas war.
April 30, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) arrives for a news conference on Capitol Hill on April 30, 2024 in Washington, DC.
April 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Johnson ramps up criticism of 'out of control' college protests

Speaker Mike Johnson denounced the latest developments at Columbia University and called on President Joe Biden to speak more forcefully on the issue.
April 30, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson denounced the latest developments at Columbia University and called on President Joe Biden to speak more forcefully on the issue.
April 29, 2024 at 11:26 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to step down

Rachel Scott reports on the growing calls within the Republican party for House Speaker Mike Johnson to vacate the speakership. Johnson says he isn't going anywhere.
April 29, 2024 at 11:26 PM
VIDEO: House Speaker Mike Johnson refuses to step down
April 29, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Ukraine-born congresswoman voted against aid for Kyiv

U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz is the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress
April 29, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Ind., speaks during a Northern Hamilton County GOP Meeting, Monday, April 22, 2024, in Sheridan, Ind. Spartz, the first and only Ukrainian-born member of Congress who emerged as a natural voice for Ukraine, recently voted against sending $61 billion of aid to the country. Her reversal aligns with other hard-right Republicans in the House. Thanks to a year off from campaigning, Spartz's district in central Indiana is vulnerable in the upcoming primary election where the U.S.-Mexico border is of top concern. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
April 29, 2024 at 9:42 PM

House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors

Congressional negotiators have agreed to help the Federal Aviation Administration hire more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors
April 29, 2024 at 9:42 PM
FILE - A Federal Aviation Administration sign hangs in the tower at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, March 16, 2017. Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $105 billion bill designed to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
April 25, 2024 at 2:41 PM

Trump held his tongue on Ukraine aid. McConnell says it may have made the difference.

The Senate Republican leader told ABC News he'll keep fighting GOP isolationism.
April 25, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a press conference as the U.S. Senate begins consideration of a $95 billion Ukraine-Israel aid package, on Capitol Hill, April 23, 2024.
April 25, 2024 at 10:04 AM

Senate passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: What's next?

The Senate on Tuesday passed a package to deliver $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
April 25, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praises support for Ukraine as the Senate is on track to pass $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 23, 2024.
April 23, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Senate expected to pass foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

One of the bills also includes a proposal to force a sale of TikTok or face a ban.
April 23, 2024 at 6:23 PM
VIDEO: Senate expected to pass foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
April 23, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Senate considers major foreign aid package

ABC News’ Selina Wang reports from Capitol Hill where the Senate is taking up the $95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
April 23, 2024 at 1:55 PM
VIDEO: Senate considers major foreign aid package
April 22, 2024 at 11:58 PM

Senate set to vote on foreign aid bill

After overcoming an uphill battle in the House, the bill that would provide funding to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan awaits debate in the Senate.
April 22, 2024 at 11:58 PM
VIDEO: Senate set to vote on foreign aid bill
April 22, 2024 at 6:09 PM

Congress seems poised to pass potential TikTok ban in US. How would it work?

The measure sailed through the House as part of a foreign aid package.
April 22, 2024 at 6:09 PM
The TikTok logo is displayed outside TikTok social media app company offices in Culver City, California, on March 16, 2023.
April 22, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Mike Johnson earns bipartisan praise for backing Ukraine aid

Despite threats from hard-line Republicans, praise from both sides of the aisle suggests his speakership is safe
April 22, 2024 at 6:05 PM
VIDEO: Mike Johnson earns bipartisan praise for backing Ukraine aid
April 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM

House Speaker Johnson ‘prayed for guidance’ on foreign aid bill, colleague says

The foreign aid bill recently passed by the House contains $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific allies.
April 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM
VIDEO: Congressional colleague said House Speaker Mike Johnson ‘got on his knees and prayed for guidance’ on the foreign aid bill
April 22, 2024 at 2:39 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson pushes through foreign-aid bill

House Speaker Mike Johnson put his job on the line to allow votes on a $95 billion foreign-aid package and legislation to force a sale of TikTok from its Chinese parent company.
April 22, 2024 at 2:39 PM
VIDEO: Speaker Mike Johnson pushes through foreign-aid bill
April 22, 2024 at 1:35 AM

Mike Johnson earns bipartisan praise on Ukraine aid, indicating speakership is safe

Mike Johnson earned praise from a leading Republican and Democrat on Sunday, indicating that he's unlikely to lose his role over Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate
April 22, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 16, 2024.
April 22, 2024 at 1:15 AM

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces uncertain fate

Three Republicans have come out in favor of a motion to vacate the speakership over Johnson's support of the $95 billion bill that includes assistance for Ukraine.
April 22, 2024 at 1:15 AM
VIDEO: House Speaker Mike Johnson faces uncertain fate
April 22, 2024 at 1:12 AM

Potential TikTok ban in bill before Senate

The Senate is expected to vote on House legislation providing aid for Ukraine and Israel. Included in that legislation is a ban on TikTok if the Chinese-based owner does not relinquish its stake.
April 22, 2024 at 1:12 AM
VIDEO: Potential TikTok ban in bill before Senate
April 21, 2024 at 8:41 PM

‘Motion to vacate’ is being abused in Congress: Rep. Michael McCaul

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, on “This Week.”
April 21, 2024 at 8:41 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Rep. Michael McCaul
April 21, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Mike Johnson ‘did the right thing and he deserves to keep his job’: Rep. Ro Khanna

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., on “This Week.”
April 21, 2024 at 8:29 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Rep. Ro Khanna
April 21, 2024 at 7:28 PM

Mike Johnson’s speakership at risk following bipartisan foreign aid votes

ABC News’ Selina Wang reports on the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House.
April 21, 2024 at 7:28 PM
VIDEO: Mike Johnson’s speakership at risk following bipartisan foreign aid votes
April 21, 2024 at 5:55 AM

House approves $95 billion foreign aid package

House passed a $95 billion foreign aid package that includes support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, along with a measure to ban TikTok if its China-based owner didn't sell its stake within the year.
April 21, 2024 at 5:55 AM
VIDEO: House approves $95 billion foreign aid package
April 20, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Bill that could lead to a US TikTok ban is gaining momentum. Here's what to know

The House has approved legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform, escalating the fight over the hot-button issue
April 20, 2024 at 7:58 PM
FILE - The TikTok logo is seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen which displays the TikTok home screen, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Boston. European Union regulators said Wednesday, April 17, 2024, they're seeking details from TikTok on a new app from the video sharing platform that pays users to watch videos. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
April 20, 2024 at 4:18 PM

US House set to vote on foreign aid bills

A vote in the House is expected on Saturday on the massive $95 billion foreign aid package. It includes funding for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan and a potential ban on TikTok.
April 20, 2024 at 4:18 PM
VIDEO: US House set to vote on foreign aid bills
April 20, 2024 at 1:09 AM

Foreign aid bill moving forward in Congress despite GOP infighting

The House cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan despite opposition from some Republican members.
April 20, 2024 at 1:09 AM
VIDEO: Foreign aid bill moving forward in Congress despite GOP infighting
April 19, 2024 at 9:29 PM

Foreign aid package clears House

This has led to a third Republican to call for the ouster of Speaker Mike Johnson.
April 19, 2024 at 9:29 PM
VIDEO: Foreign aid package clears House
April 19, 2024 at 5:18 PM

House Democrats help Johnson avoid foreign aid bills defeat, despite GOP defections

The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, despite Republican defections.
April 19, 2024 at 5:18 PM
U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol April 16, 2024 in Washington, DC.
April 19, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Growing pressure on House Speaker Johnson

Tensions escalate over the foreign aid bill as GOP hardliners are looking instead to focus on the U.S. border and threatening to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson if he presses on.
April 19, 2024 at 2:09 PM
VIDEO: Growing pressure on House Speaker Johnson
April 19, 2024 at 2:05 AM

Ban on TikTok lumped in with Johnson's foreign aid package: What it could mean

A ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the United States is lumped in with Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans' $95 billion foreign aid package.
April 19, 2024 at 2:05 AM
TikTok on a phone.
April 18, 2024 at 5:02 PM

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of removal from inside GOP

Johnson says he has no intention of resigning as he pushes to pass a $95 billion foreign aid package.
April 18, 2024 at 5:02 PM
VIDEO: House Speaker Mike Johnson faces threat of removal from inside GOP
April 18, 2024 at 11:46 AM

Speaker Johnson hawks $95 billion aid package amid threats to speakership

House Republicans released a $95 billion package providing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan – as Congress aims to counter threats posed by Russia, Iran and China.
April 18, 2024 at 11:46 AM
House Republicans released a $95 billion package providing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan – as Congress aims to counter threats posed by Russia, Iran and China.
April 18, 2024 at 10:16 AM

Johnson hawks $95 billion aid package amid threats to speakership

House Republicans released a $95 billion package providing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan – as Congress aims to counter threats posed by Russia, Iran and China.
April 18, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson does an interview at the Capitol, April 17, 2024.
April 18, 2024 at 9:44 AM

Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment trial, votes both articles 'unconstitutional'

The Senate on Wednesday dismissed both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, deeming them "unconstitutional."
April 18, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., swears senators in for the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Senate floor at the U.S. Capitol, April 17, 2024, in Washington.
April 18, 2024 at 9:43 AM

Democrats will try to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment articles as GOP demands full trial

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Democrats will seek to dismiss the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
April 18, 2024 at 9:43 AM
US House impeachment managers deliver articles of impeachment for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate the Capitol on April 16, 2024.
April 18, 2024 at 12:32 AM

Senate dismisses Mayorkas impeachment trial

The Senate dismissed the two impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, deeming them unconstitutional.
April 18, 2024 at 12:32 AM
VIDEO: Senate dismisses Mayorkas impeachment trial
April 17, 2024 at 10:27 PM

Boeing safety culture under scrutiny during Senate committee hearing

Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, a whistleblower who spoke out on the company's production of the 787 and 777 jets, was among four witnesses who testified Wednesday.
April 17, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Boeing engineer, Sam Salehpour; Foundation for Aviation Safety Executive Director, Ed Pierson; Foundation for Aviation Safety engineer, Joe Jacobsen; and Ohio State University Professional Practice Assistant Professor Shawn Pruchnicki are sworn in during a hearing at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, April 17, 2024.
April 17, 2024 at 10:11 PM

Majority leader remarks after Senate stops impeachment effort

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters after the Senate voted to kill both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
April 17, 2024 at 10:11 PM
VIDEO: Majority leader remarks after Senate stops impeachment effort
April 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM

House speaker remarks after Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment effort

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters about the Senate voting to dismiss both impeachment articles against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
April 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM
VIDEO: House speaker remarks after Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment effort
April 17, 2024 at 8:40 PM

Historic impeachment articles against Alejandro Mayorkas sent to Senate

Alejandro Mayorkas' articles of impeachment were officially transmitted to the Senate on Tuesday
April 17, 2024 at 8:40 PM
House Republican impeachment managers walk to deliver the article of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, President Joe Biden's top border security official, at the Capitol, April 16, 2024.
April 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM

Democrats will try to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment articles as GOP demands full trial

Senators are expected to square off, largely along party lines, over whether to proceed with a full-scale trial of Mayorkas.
April 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM
VIDEO: Democrats will try to dismiss Mayorkas impeachment articles as GOP demands full trial
April 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM

Aviation hearings take center stage on Capitol Hill

The first hearing is to review a FAA safety report and the second involves testimony from the Boeing whistleblower.
April 17, 2024 at 3:03 PM
VIDEO: Aviation hearings take center stage on Capitol Hill
April 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM

Speaker Johnson under pressure over support of foreign aid packages

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing ahead with his plan to divide a $95 billion bipartisan package into four separate bills.
April 17, 2024 at 2:40 PM
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson under pressure over support of foreign aid packages