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Illinois, House speaker and 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.

Chicago Tribune on MSN · 19h

Ex-chief counsel to Madigan testifies former Illinois House speaker had conflict-of-interest protocols

After an extended 18-day holiday break in testimony, attorneys for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan on Monday unveiled a new prong of their defense: that the speaker had long-established protocols to prevent conflicts of interest between his government work and his private law practice.

Yahoo · 2h

Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan testifies in his corruption trial

Several weeks into a federal corruption trial, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand to testify in his own defense. Facing a 23-count indictment for bribery, racketeering,

The Dispatch / The Rock Island A… · 1h

Ex-Illinois House Speaker Madigan takes stand in own defense at landmark corruption trial

In a stunning and risky move, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand in his own public corruption trial Tuesday.

Democrats, Pennsylvania and House

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Joanna McClinton reelected as Pennsylvania House Speaker after Republican candidate bows out

Rep. Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia was reelected as the Pennsylvania House Speaker after the GOP floor leader bowed out.

Penn Live · 1h

Democrat wins re-election as Pa. House speaker after Republican drops out

Democrats won 102 seats in November, a single-vote majority, but one of their members was absent from swearing-in day after suffering a health crisis.

The Washington Post · 16h

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

A Democrat is returning to the job of speaker of the Pennsylvania House after the Republican candidate bowed out

Trump, House Speaker and Senate

Deseret News on MSN · 21h

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 · 1d

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

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.

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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

But while House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday avoided the dayslong ordeal that his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy, endure ...

These Are the Possible GOP Holdouts in the House Speaker Vote

Only one Republican representative has confirmed that he will oppose Mike Johnson’s return as House speaker, but a few other ...

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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 ...

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How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help

Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their ...

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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.

Watch These Six House Members During the Speaker Vote

With one Republican already pledging to vote against incumbent Speaker Mike Johnson, the Louisianan can spare just one more ...

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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