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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.

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 17: Incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) (R) speaks to reporters following the weekly Senate luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on December 17, 2024 in Washington, DC. Thune spoke on the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act and the upcoming government funding bill. Thune was joined by Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) (L) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY). (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Senate Approves $895B Defense Bill Despite Democrat Opposition To Youth ‘Trans Care’ Ban

The Senate approved the Pentagon’s massive $895 billion annual budget on Wednesday, which also prohibited the use of federal funds to provide transgender surgeries for minors with gender dysphoria, angering pro-LGBTQ Democrats.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. Trump is attending the game with lawmakers and Cabinet nominees including, Vice President-elect JD Vance, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and Daniel Penny, a military veteran who was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide in a choke hold death of a New York subway rider. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Daniel Penny Joins Trump, Vance At Army-Navy Annual Football Game

Daniel Penny, the former Marine who was acquitted in the killing of Jordan Neely, has joined President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance at the annual Army-Navy football game.

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 - JUNE 28: U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) talks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on June 28, 2024 in Washington, DC. Johnson said that members of President Joe Biden's cabinet should "search their hearts" and evoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office after his performance at Thursday's presidential debate against former President Donald Trump. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Mike Johnson Blocks $24B In Military Aid To Ukraine: ‘Not The Place Of Biden To Make That Decision’

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected passing an additional $24 billion in aid to Ukraine on Wednesday, explaining that he would instead wait for incoming President-elect Donald Trump’s decision on the matter.