Johnson won't seek reelection as House speaker after Republican wipeout
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It's a swift rise and fall for Mike Johnson, often seen as an accidental speaker, who nevertheless drew close to President Donald Trump and led the House GOP during a tumultuous era, with one of the slimmest majorities in modern times. Covered by 30 outlets: 13 lean left, 8 are centre, 6 lean right, 3 are not rated.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as Republican leader after GOP losses
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Translated La derrota republicana sacude el Congreso: Mike Johnson no seguirá como líder del partido
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