Mike Johnson won't seek new term as House GOP leader after losses
House Speaker Mike Johnson told staffers that he will not run for minority leader in the new Congress, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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Guilfoyle facing defamation lawsuit from donor
Businessman Eric Deters, a longtime Trump supporter who accused Kimberly Guilfoyle of pressuring him to pay her $100,000 American Express credit card bill in exchange for White House access, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the former U.S. ambassador to Greece. Juliegrace Brufke, founder and Capitol Hill reporter for the Sources Say newsletter, and Oriana González, politics and policy reporter for the Washington Sun, join to discuss.
Johnson voices opposition to execution livestream
House Speaker Mike Johnson was asked by CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to live stream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Speaker Johnson, joining with other prominent Republicans, is against that idea.
Johnson on economy: "Remember what we inherited"
In an interview with CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa, House Speaker Mike Johnson says he intends to remain GOP leader even if Republicans lose their House majority after the November elections. Costa joins "The Takeout" to unpack more of his conversation with Johnson.
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Energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine collapses; federal immigration agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home.
Does House GOP want Mike Johnson as leader?
House Speaker Mike Johnson is responding to questions about his future if Republicans lose control of the lower chamber. CBS News' Robert Costa reports.
Speaker Mike Johnson on midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson sat down with CBS News' Robert Costa ahead of this year's midterm elections.
House Speaker Mike Johnson considers future
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he plans to remain the leader of his party in the House of Representatives even if the GOP loses the majority in the lower chamber. CBS News' Robert Costa has more.
Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader if party loses majority
House Speaker Mike Johnson said last week that he could start a lawn business if the GOP loses the House majority, which he told CBS News' Robert Costa was "tongue in cheek."
Johnson on staying on as GOP leader
House Speaker Mike Johnson, who said he made a "tongue-in-cheek" comment last week that he could start a lawn business if the GOP loses the House majority, told CBS News' Robert Costa that he intends to stay on as a Republican leader if "heaven forbid" the GOP loses their majority in the midterm elections.
Extended interview: Mike Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson sat down with CBS News' Robert Costa to talk about November's midterm elections, Republican chances of keeping the House majority and his future plans.
Trump, Johnson and AI leaders are meeting
President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting with AI leaders to discuss the technology and potential safety guardrails. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Trump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid debate over safety
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
Speaker Johnson sends House home early
House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home a day early, sidestepping potentially controversial votes before Americans head to the polls in November. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
House won't return until after midterms
House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early, avoiding some controversial votes until after the midterm elections in November. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
Jeffries calls for immediate action on AI
On Capitol Hill, lawmakers returning from the summer recess are weighing in with differing views on how much government regulation on artificial intelligence is necessary. New York Times congressional correspondent Robert Jimison joins to discuss.
House cancels last 2 weeks of September session
The House of Representatives returned to Washington, D.C., at the beginning of the week, and they'll be leaving the nation's capital sooner than previously thought. Political strategists Joel Payne and Sean Cooksey join with analysis.
Elon Musk-backed super PAC spends $800,000 to back GOP midterm candidates
Elon Musk's super PAC disclosed over $800,000 in spending last month to support Republican Senate and House candidates in competitive races, with the bulk in Texas and Maine.
Latest on Max Miller's abuse allegations
Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio is defying pressure from both parties to end his reelection campaign amid domestic abuse allegations, which he denies. Axios White House reporter Marc Caputo joins "The Takeout" with the latest on President Trump's response.
Rep. Max Miller facing domestic abuse claims
Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio is facing allegations of domestic abuse, which he denies. Nikki McCann Ramirez, co-author of a Rolling Stone article published this week on the accusations and the GOP response, joins "The Takeout" with more.
Johnson urges lawmakers to pass voter bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson pushed for lawmakers to pass the controversial SAVE America Act before the monthlong congressional recess begins July 27. CBS News' Nikole Killion has more.
Trump slams communism threat in U.S.
President Trump and other notable Republicans are speaking out against communism ahead of the 2026 elections. Political strategists Hyma Moore and Harrison Fields join CBS News with more.
House lawmakers start July 4th recess early
House lawmakers began their July 4th recess early on Tuesday after some GOP members blocked Speaker Mike Johnson from merging the SAVE America Act with the annual defense policy bill, known as the National Defense Authorization Act. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Trump calls on House Republicans to unify
President Trump continues to demand legislation requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and voter identification at polling sites. That's driven Congress into a standoff. On social media Thursday, the president told House Republicans to unify. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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