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

NPR | By Claudia Grisales

Published November 5, 2026 at 5:45 AM CST

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.

Claudia Grisales

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