House conservatives say they expect to present a challenger to Speaker Mike Johnson in Wednesday's internal GOP leadership elections, Axios has learned. Why it matters: Johnson is the formidable favorite in tomorrow's ballot.

Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris (R-MD) believes there should be more than one person in the race for House speaker to avoid a “Soviet-style” election following reports that hardline conservatives are hoping to find a challenger for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA).

WASHINGTON -- House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are 'ready to deliver' on Trump's mandate after election victory.

Lawmakers are back in town this week for the start of what’s called the “lame duck,” the eight-week sprint to finish up this session before the new one begins in January.

Hardline conservatives are plotting to challenge Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the gavel during Wednesday’s internal House GOP elections, four sources familiar with the matter told The Hill.

So far Republicans have won 213 races, compared to 203 for Democrats, according to calls made by The Associated Press. It takes 218 seats to win a majority in the House. Of the 19 races that are still too close to call, Republicans were ahead in 10 and Democrats in 9.

The US president-elect will meet Johnson in Washington on Wednesday, and the speaker will be spending the weekend with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says at a news conference on the East Front Steps of the US Capitol a week after the 2024 election that with Donald Trump as president, Mike Johnson as Speaker, and a new Republican majority,