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.
In the end, a narrow majority pushed the confirmation through, setting the stage for a new chapter of leadership. The vote concluded less than half an hour before the official announcement, drawing cheers from supporters and sharp criticism from opponents almost immediately.
Who Mike Johnson Is — and Why His Role Matters
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