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Mike Johnson gets bypassed more than any past speaker

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) skipped a White House meeting Thursday — and sources say it wasn't an accident. Two aides familiar with the cancellation told reporter Pablo Manríquez that Johnson flatly refused to attend, marking what may be the first time the Speaker has said no to Donald Trump....

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What happened Mike Johnson gets bypassed more than any past speaker.
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Left / center-leftHas Mike Johnson Dumped Trump?

Crooks and Liars · Left · News report

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Crooks and LiarsNews report · May 22, 8:08 PM

Has Mike Johnson Dumped Trump?

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) skipped a White House meeting Thursday — and sources say it wasn't an accident. Two aides familiar with the cancellation told reporter Pablo Manríquez that...

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AxiosNews report · May 22, 6:07 PM

Mike Johnson gets bypassed more than any past speaker

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House members in both parties are embracing the discharge petition like never before to sidestep Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and pass bills he refuses to put on the floor. Why it matters:...

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May 22, 6:07 PM: Axios joined the source map.

May 22, 8:08 PM: Crooks and Liars joined the source map.

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