Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss told CNN on Thursday morning that Democrats will not assist Republican Mike Johnson in the election to remain House Speaker this time, but Johnson should start reaching across the aisle if he wants his legislation to pass: CNN: Speaker Johnson is in a very precarious position where you've had several Republicans come out and say that they won't likely vote for him for speaker.

Even with Donald Trump’s presidential victory, Republicans actually lost two House seats overall in the election. With the resignation of Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida. Republicans hold just a 219-215 edge this year.

WASHINGTON – House Republicans gave Mike Johnson the speaker's gavel for another two years on Friday – along with a warning. Nine GOP lawmakers at first either abstained from voting for Johnson or voted for another person for speaker.

Eleven House Republicans skeptical about Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership outlined what they expect to fulfill President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

It's early days yet, and with a two-seat majority, House Speaker Mike Johnson has his work cut out for him. But Friday's re-election is a positive sign for the next two years.

WASHINGTON—Incumbent Mike Johnson won re-election as speaker of the House on the first ballot, after President-elect Donald Trump pressured GOP holdouts to change their votes, handing the Louisiana Republican the narrow majority needed to claim the gavel.