Mike Johnson says he will step aside as top House Republican next Congress

NPR | By Claudia Grisales

Published November 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM MST

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Speaker Mike Johnson won't stay on as GOP leader in the House when the new Congress convenes in January. His decision follows crushing losses by Republicans in the midterm election.

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