Congress

Mike Johnson Traded Senate Endorsement for Israel Vote—Then Went Back on His Word

'LOUISIANA PURCHASE'

Johnson's endorsement of Rep. Matt Rosendale's Senate campaign, and Rosendale's vote for an Israel aid bill, both raised eyebrows. It turns out they were linked.

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Mike Johnson and Matt Rosendale
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A pair of unusual moves from two House Republicans drew attention in GOP circles this week: Speaker Mike Johnson’s reported plans to endorse hard-right Rep.

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