Republican US House Speaker To Step Down After Midterm Rout
US Midterm Elections 2026: Johnson, 54, had led the House since October 2023, when he emerged as a compromise candidate after weeks of Republican infighting following the ouster of his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy.
4 Nov 22:46 · NDTV
Hakeem Jeffries declares bid for House speaker after GOP's midterm massacre
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is officially running to be Speaker of the House after Republicans' midterm losses on Tuesday night.
4 Nov 20:47 · Fox News
Thune plans to run for Republican minority leader after Dems' midterm takeover
John Thune intends to run for Senate minority leader after Republicans lost at least five seats in the 2026 midterm elections, a source says.
4 Nov 07:27 · Fox News
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries poised to make history as the first Black speaker of the House
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is on the cusp of making history as the nation’s first Black speaker of the House.
4 Nov 05:14 · The Seattle Times
Who is Hakeem Jeffries, the Brooklyn Democrat expected to become first Black House speaker
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is known to mix quotes from Scripture with rhymes from Brooklyn rappers Jay-Z and the Notorious B.I.G. Becoming House speaker would cap a remarkable political rise for Jeffries.
4 Nov 05:40 · The Seattle Times
Speaker Johnson won’t seek reelection as House Republican leader after party’s midterm wipeout
House Speaker Mike Johnson will be stepping aside from Republican Party leadership after the GOP’s wipeout in the midterm elections.
4 Nov 08:04 · The Seattle Times
Chuck Schumer after sweeping Democratic midterm victories: 'I'll be re-elected as majority leader'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll be re-elected as majority leader despite five newly elected Democratic senators opposing his bid.
4 Nov 19:26 · Fox News
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