BREAKING: House Speaker Mike Johnson Faces Crucial Vote

The 119th Congress opens with high stakes as House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a critical leadership vote. With Republicans holding the slimmest House majority in nearly a century (219-215), Johnson needs 218 votes to retain his position, meaning he can't afford to lose more than one GOP vote.

President-elect Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Johnson, potentially swaying key Republican voters. However, with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., already pledging to vote against Johnson, the outcome hangs in the balance. The vote comes after the tumultuous 2023 speaker battle that saw Kevin McCarthy's dramatic ouster.

Watch as The Daily Signal's Robert Bluey breaks down the implications for the incoming Trump administration, the GOP's narrow majority challenges, and potential strategies for advancing key legislation through budget reconciliation.

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