Mike Johnson declines House minority leader role

What each leads with

NPR ↗ — Headline states Johnson "will step aside as top House Republican" after "bruising defeat for Republicans"; summary adds he "will not stay on as minority leader come January."

Daily Wire ↗ — Headline emphasizes "Two Republicans Are Trying To Replace Him So Far"; body details Scalise and Jordan launching bids and notes Johnson told staffers he will not stay in role.


Mike Johnson will step aside as top House Republican next Congress

Left: NPR

After Tuesday's bruising defeat for Republicans, House Speaker Mike Johnson will not stay on as minority leader come January.

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Mike Johnson Won’t Lead The GOP Minority — Two Republicans Are Trying To Replace Him So Far

Right: Daily Wire

As Republicans grapple with the ramifications of the midterm elections, many are turning attention to who will lead the House GOP in the aftermath. Current House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) seemed to indicate before Tuesday that he would be interested in remaining in leadership as House Minority Leader if Republicans lost the election, but the ...

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