Mike Johnson

U.S. Representative Tom Barrett (R-MI 7) speaks at a rally for his reelection campaign on October 7, 2026.

Mike Johnson, police groups stump for Tom Barrett in tight reelection race

Colin Jackson

Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stopped in mid-Michigan Wednesday evening to lend his support in a competitive congressional race. Colin Jackson has more.

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell speaks at an Ypsilanti Township town hall on January 28, 2026.

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U.S. Rep. Dingell says they should still be in Washington working

Kevin Meerschaert

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she would rather be in Washington this week, but Speaker Mike Johnson had other ideas. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Temporary House speaker Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., talks with Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., before Republicans try to elect Johnson to be the new House speaker, at the Capitol in Washington on Wednesday.

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House Vote On Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson As Speaker

John Bommarito

The House is expected to hold another vote to elect a new speaker. Republicans have nominated Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana for the job. Watch the vote live.