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House Speaker Mike Johnson
TEMPER TANTRUM

MAGA Speaker Lashes Out at Voters for Election Results

The Speaker defended the Republican Party’s record after suffering epic losses in the midterms.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Donald Trump
POLITICAL POISON

Trump Humiliated by Reality Check Everywhere He Campaigned

The president’s attempt to play political savior made matters worse for the candidates he backed.

Erkki Forster

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a campaign event for Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Richmond, Va.
NOT LIKE MIKE

First MAGA Casualty as Speaker Mike Johnson Calls It Quits

The top House Republican won’t run for GOP minority leadership.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) gives remarks during a press conference with House Problem Solvers Caucus members on gerrymandering reform on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.,U.S., September 16, 2026.
COME ON, MAN

At-Risk Republican Humiliated With Brutal Typo in TV Ad

Spell check has let a Republican candidate in a tight House race down.

Christopher Buchanan

Fox News
OUTFOXED

Mike Johnson Confronted With Nate Silver’s Damning Verdict

He insisted that the pollsters are wrong.

Harry Thompson

GOP Italy Trip
CORK BEFORE COUNTRY

MAGA Aides’ Champagne and Ferraris Pre-Election Trip Busted

Mike Johnson aides and other congressional staffers planned to take a luxurious official trip to Europe just before the midterms.

Erkki Forster

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Mike Johnson
SAME OLD SAME OLD

Mike Johnson Makes Bonkers Closing Message to Stay in Power

The speaker’s closing pitch won’t land well with most Americans, who disapprove of Donald Trump.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

Johnson
GET OUT OF JAIL FREE

Johnson Finds Crazed Way to Avoid Hegseth Impeachment Vote

Rather than force Republicans to take a hard vote on Pete Hegseth, Speaker Mike Johnson has sent the entire lower chamber home until after the midterms.

Annabella Rosciglione

Mike Johnson, Jake Tapper
DOUBLE STANDARD

Mike Johnson Cornered on MAGA Candidate’s Vile Video

Apparently, anything goes if you’re a Republican candidate in a must-win race.

Sarah-Jane Collins

Mike Johnson talks about the Republican convention in Dallas.
NO TOILET BREAKS!

Trump Goon Embarrassed in Live Segment Talking Crowd Size

Mike Johnson said the crowd at Trump’s convention was full, and then the camera zoomed in.

Cameron Adams

A photo illustration of Mike Johnson on a beach vacation.
BREAK TIME!

MAGA House Republicans Give Themselves Even More Vacation

GOP leaders have canceled even more workdays ahead of the midterms, but they’re still getting paid.

Sarah Ewall-Wice

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