for another term in his leadership post are “playing with fire.” Lawler’s comments come after a government shutdown fight that divided some Republicans earlier this month. Johnson had supported a bipartisan deal to keep the government's doors open ...

Republican Rep. Mike Lawler on Sunday bashed his own party over their treatment of House Speaker Mike Johnson, calling them “stupid” for considering ousting him.Johnson only replaced fellow Republican Kevin McCarthy in October 2023,

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) warned his Republican colleagues on Sunday about potentially removing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from his post when the 119th Congress is sworn in this week. Why it matters: With a slim GOP majority in the House,

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should be re-elected as House Speaker, noting the Louisiana Republican “inherited a disaster.” During an appearance on ABC’s “This Week,” host Jonathan Karl asked Lawler whether Johnson would and should be reelected as Speaker.

Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler said Sunday on ABC News that he would support Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson for reelection, warning fellow lawmakers that the speaker is essential for issues like certifying President-elect Donald Trump’s election.