Mike Johnson’s confirmation didn’t come easily. It followed weeks of gridlock, partisan tension, and high-stakes negotiation — a familiar picture to anyone who has followed national politics in recent years. Lawmakers across both parties spent days locked in discussions that often stretched late into the night, searching for compromise in a Congress increasingly defined by its divisions.
Observers described the atmosphere on the Hill as “tense but relieved.” For many, the confirmation signaled that at least one branch of government could still find resolution after weeks of uncertainty.
Who Mike Johnson Is — and Why His Role Matters
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