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Mike Johnson’s Departure From GOP Leadership Sets Up Battle for Succession
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, took himself out of the race for minority leader on Wednesday, kicking off a battle within Congress for the coveted seat. Johnson announced his decision this morning, just hours after the House and the Senate were called for Democrats, on a call with his staff, the source told the… -
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Johnson’s Final Bet: Defy the Polls and Defend the House Majority
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson has one last blitz before Election Day as he continues his Contrast for America tour. On Tuesday morning, he set out to visit 13 states with 21 district stops across the country over the next seven days. “In the final week until this fateful Election Day, I am doubling down… -
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Republicans Pull Back Funding in Battleground Districts, Shaking Up Midterm Spending
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s super PAC is halting millions in spending across four battleground districts, shaking up its midterm campaign plans. As the top campaigner for House Republicans, Johnson has raised hundreds of millions through the super PAC. The Congressional Leadership Fund will redistribute the $10 million across 16 new districts and end support for… -
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Top Republican Campaigner Predicts Raising Over $450 Million Ahead of Midterms
Speaker Mike Johnson just announced raising $30 million for House Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, putting him on track to hit over $450 million in total. Johnson is leading the campaigning for House Republicans, traveling to over 20 states and 40 districts before Nov. 3. Along the way, he is fundraising and distributing hundreds… -
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Johnson Sees an Unusual Force Driving Midterm Voters
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—While campaigning for Rep. Rob Bresnahan in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, this week, House Speaker Mike Johnson compared the 2026 midterms to the election that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks and said fears about the “rise of Marxism and communism” could cause voters to reject Democrats and stick with the party in power…. -
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‘GENIUS’: Russ Vought Weighs in on $5,000 Trump Dividend
Americans will have to wait until after the election to hear how the White House plans to pay for the $5,000 checks President Donald Trump promised to every American adult if Republicans win the House and Senate this November. Russell Vought, director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, told the Daily Signal… -
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Inside the GOP’s Campaign to Stop Socialist Candidates
Communism is on the ballot this November. That’s the message coming from GOP leaders who spoke at the 2026 Republican National Committee’s Midterm Convention this week. At the event, nearly every speaker touched on the radical Left and the socialist candidates that, they say, want communism in America. “This is an election between common sense… -
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Mike Johnson Tells GOP ‘We’re Not Done Yet’ as Republicans Push Pre-January Agenda
DALLAS—The midterm elections are just weeks away, but House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are “not done yet.” The GOP has a guaranteed majority until January, when the next Congress begins, and they still have time to pass legislation and codify the conservative agenda. Johnson took the stage on Thursday night at the Republican National… -
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Trump Set to Use $400 Million War Chest to Secure Republican Majority
President Donald Trump officially announced his plans to spend in the midterm elections to ensure Republicans hold and grow their majority in Congress this November. While the president isn’t on the ballot this year, he will open his more than $400 million war chest for 35 Republicans running in key races. Speaking at a dinner… -
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It’s Homecoming Week for Congress, Here’s What Republicans COULD Do:
The House of Representatives returns to Washington on Monday for its first week back after a monthlong recess spent campaigning in members’ districts. From crucial spending packages to the SAVE America Act, denouncing socialism, combating transgender ideology, and securing the border, Republicans have a lot to accomplish ahead of the November midterms when they could… -
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Crucial Link Between Trump and Congress Steps Down
James Braid, White House director of legislative affairs, is stepping down, Vice President JD Vance confirmed early Thursday morning following reports of his departure. With the midterms looming, the White House is losing its ears and eyes inside the halls of Congress and will need to replace him quickly. “James Braid had one of the… -
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The Midterm Rematch That Will ‘Determine the Fate of the Country’
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Virginia is home to the race that will “determine the fate of the country,” according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. Republicans came together in Virginia Beach to fundraise for Rep. Jen Kiggans, who faces a 2022 rematch against former Rep. Elaine Luria. After the event, Johnson told reporters that 2026 will be a… -
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On the Campaign Trail: Johnson Casts Midterms as ‘Common Sense vs. Communism’
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Speaker Mike Johnson is joining House Republicans on the campaign trail this month as they face an election cycle that could change the fate of the country. He says Republicans aren’t just up against Democrats; they’re facing off against communist threats. At a campaign event for Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., on Monday, just one of the stops on Johnson’s 30-day tour… -
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Johnson Needs SAVE Before Congress Leaves Town. He Plans to Get It.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and fellow Republicans are gearing up to vote on four major funding bills left undone until the last minute. The lawmakers are considering multiple road maps for election security ahead of their monthlong recess that begins Friday. Aiming to pass everything under one rule, the bills will address a ban on… -
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House GOP Launches Reconciliation 3.0 to Advance SAVE Act, Fund Defense
House Republicans have released a budget resolution that aims to protect the nation and its elections. The nearly $100 billion budget resolution text dropped early Wednesday morning, acting as the launchpad for what’s been dubbed “Reconciliation 3.0.” The text, worked through with House leadership, the House Budget Committee, and the White House, hopes to accomplish… -
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Secret Camp David Summit Launches GOP’s Plan for Reconciliation 3.0
A select group of Republicans on the House Budget Committee were called to Camp David for a “hush-hush” Reconciliation 3.0 meeting with House leadership Friday. After months of planning, Republicans are now acting on legislation that could determine if they keep the majority in the midterms. Committee members who were invited met at the White… -
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The GOP’s Last-Ditch Effort Behind Closed Doors of Reconciliation 3.0 Meeting
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson on Wednesday called the House Budget Committee to his office for an impromptu closed-door meeting to plan the must-pass “Reconciliation 3.0.” With their deadline approaching, this could be the GOP’s last chance to eliminate fraud and wasteful spending, permanently defund Planned Parenthood, and pass the SAVE America Act. Rep…. -
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Spy Power Extension Fails as Conservatives Demand Privacy Reforms
An American intelligence spying power is set to expire in mere hours, leaving the nation vulnerable. After the House failed to negotiate reforms and pass an extension, members departed for a 12-day recess. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act will expire at midnight on Friday after Congress failed to reach an agreement on… -
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A New Congressional Plan to Save $1.5 Trillion and End Abortion Funding
The Heritage Foundation released its version of Reconciliation 3.0, a new plan to end federal funding for abortion, combat fraud, and save America $1.5 trillion. The leading conservative policy institute on Wednesday unveiled “Setting the American Opportunity Agenda,” a special budget and spending report for Congress, and House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is ready… -
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Inside Speaker Johnson’s Private Capitol Tour: Faith and America’s Founding
House Speaker Mike Johnson led a private tour of the U.S. Capitol recently, emphasizing the role of faith in America’s founding 250 years ago. Frank Turek, founder and president of the Christian ministry CrossExamined.org, recorded portions of Johnson’s May 20 tour and shared clips on his show “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an…