Politics
Political Leadership Amidst Potential GOP Loss
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) stated he would remain as the Republican conference leader even if his party loses control of the House. Meanwhile, concerns arise over potential military involvement in election security under the Insurrection Act.
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The Hill
While Gen. Dan Caine testified that the U.S. military has no plans to be at polling places, experts warn that military leaders will need to utilize specific rules for the use of force to mitigate potential voter intimidation if the Insurrection Act is invoked.
2026-10-12 14:00 UTC
The Hill
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he plans to remain as the leader of the Republican conference in the “unlikely scenario” that the GOP loses control of the House. “I want to be of my highest and best use to God in my country, and I feel like at this stage of life, I'm doing what...
2026-10-12 14:14 UTC