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US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks with reporters at the US Capitol, in Washington, DC on December 20, 2024. The US House of Representatives voted December 20, 2024 to avert a government shutdown with just hours to spare, with Democrats joining Republicans to advance a funding bill keeping the lights on through mid-March. Lawmakers sent a package to the Senate that would keep federal agencies running through mid-March -- but the upper chamber only has until midnight (0500 GMT) to follow suit or federal agencies will begin shutting. (Photo by Richard PIERRIN / AFP) (Photo by RICHARD PIERRIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Trump Backs Johnson For House Speaker, Criticizes Democrats: ‘It Was a Disaster!’

President-elect Donald Trump put his endorsement behind Mike Johnson for House speaker on Monday after turmoil took place over government funding this month that caused chaos among Republicans and questioned his leadership bid.

(L) WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 05: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a media availability prior to meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency on December 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. Musk and Ramaswamy are meeting with members of the U.S. Congress today about DOGE, a planned presidential advisory commission with the goal of cutting government spending and increasing efficiency in the federal workforce. ( (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) / (R) PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 14: Elon Musk attends the America First Policy Institute Gala held at Mar-a-Lago on November 14, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. President-elect Donald Trump has been announcing a number of nominees for his upcoming administration. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Republicans Float Musk As ‘Potential Replacement’ For House Speaker As Officials Slam Johnson’s CR Bill

A number of Republican lawmakers are now calling for Elon Musk to step up and take on a new role after the incoming DOGE leader rallied against House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Continuing Resolution (CR) spending bill, effectively killing it.

TOPSHOT - Tesla CEO Elon Musk (C), co-chair of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), carries his son "X" on his shoulders before a meeting with members of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2024. President-elect Trump rewarded the Tesla, X and SpaceX chief for his support in the White House race by naming him head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, along with another wealthy ally, Vivek Ramaswamy. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

DOGE Caucus Reveals Only 6% Of Federal Govt Employees Show Up In Person To Work

A recently released Senate report at the first Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) caucus meeting revealed that only 6% of federal government workers show up to their desks every day.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 15: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill on November 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. Jeffries discussed the results of the election, climate change, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks thus far, and other topics. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Hakeem Jeffries Re-Elected As House Democrat Leader

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries won his re-election bid in the lower chamber on Tuesday, with the party set to be in the minority for another two years while losing control of the Senate and White House after the November elections.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on May 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. This week marks National Police Week, which sees thousands of police officers from departments across the country coming to Washington DC to honor law enforcement who died in the line of duty. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)

Mike Johnson Unanimously Wins GOP Nomination To Remain House Speaker

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson was unanimously chosen to stay on as the House Speaker. He ran unopposed.

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi speaks during a press conference with Croatian Parliament Speaker, in Zagreb, on October 24, 2022. - Pelosi came to Croatia to participate in the International Crimea Platform summit, which is being held on October 25 in Zagreb. (Photo by Damir SENCAR / AFP) (Photo by DAMIR SENCAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Nancy Pelosi Slams Bernie Sanders Comments On Democrats ‘Abandoning’ Working Class After Harris Election Loss

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has slammed Senator Bernie Sanders for his remarks alleging the Democrat Party “abandoned” the working class, resulting in their sweeping loss in the 2024 election.