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Greene fails in attempt to oust House speaker

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 2 developments

WASHINGTON -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in a sudden move Wednesday to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, her long-shot effort swiftly and resoundingly rejected by Democrats and Republicans tired of the political chaos.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Marjorie Taylor Greene backs away from imminent threat to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Greene fails in attempt to oust House speaker

    Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·

Reports & sources

71 articles, oldest first.

  1. NPR

    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to meet again with House Speaker Johnson (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says this week she will force a vote to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson. The move is unpopular with many of her GOP colleagues.

  2. CBS News

    Marjorie Taylor Greene backs away from imminent threat to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she would force a vote on ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson this week, but appeared to be retreating on the threat — for now.

  3. Portland Press Herald

    House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Johnson (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    It was the second time in a matter of months that Republicans have tried to oust their own speaker, an unheard-of level of party turmoil with a move rarely seen in U.S. history.

  4. Forbes

    Marjorie Taylor Greene Triggers Motion To Vacate Vote On Removing Speaker Mike Johnson (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Greene made good on her months of threats to force a vote on ousting Johnson.

  5. KEZI Eugene

    House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office (opens KEZI Eugene)

    Published

    KEZI Eugene's feed description

    Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but lawmakers have quickly rejected it.

  6. Deadline

    Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves For Vote To Oust Speaker Mike Johnson (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    Greene cited an array of concerns, including that Johnson has worked with Democrats.

  7. NBC New York

    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene triggers effort to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from office (opens NBC New York)

    Published

    NBC New York's feed description

    Greene is one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress

  8. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

    Published

    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> Firebrand Republican U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene called today for a vote on her motion to remove fellow Republican House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership role.

  9. The Boston Globe

    House quickly rejects Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to remove Speaker Johnson from office (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Greene, who is one of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters in Congress, stood on the House floor and read a long list of “transgressions” she said Johnson had committed as speaker.

  10. Foxla

    House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene effort to oust Mike Johnson as speaker (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Lawmakers quickly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday.

  11. New York Post

    Marjorie Taylor Greene bid to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson crushed by both parties (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's long-delayed drive to unseat House Speaker Mike Johnson was quickly defeated Wednesday, with members of both parties voting to kill the effort.

  12. CBS News

    Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when Greene appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.

  13. Fox News

    Trump rebukes Marjorie Taylor Greene's failed attempt to oust Speaker: 'Not the time' (opens Fox News)

    Published

    Fox News's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to table a motion from Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is seeking to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.

  14. Bowling Green Daily News

    House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but chaos lingers (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

    Published

    Bowling Green Daily News's feed description

    Hardline Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has tried and failed to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Her long-shot effort was swiftly and resoundingly rejected Wednesday by Democrats and Republicans tired

  15. WDIO Duluth

    House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from office (opens WDIO Duluth)

    Published

    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Hardline Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has tried and failed to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Her long-shot effort was swiftly and resoundingly rejected Wednesday by Democrats and Republicans tired of the political chaos.

  16. Bangor Daily News

    House rejects Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (opens Bangor Daily News)

    Published

    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    That doesn't guarantee an end to the chaos in the Republican House caucus.

  17. Los Angeles Times

    House quickly rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Johnson as speaker (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene triggers long-shot effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson from leadership post.

  18. Washington Times

    Trump to Greene: ‘Not the time’ to fight with speaker (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Former President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the nicest way possible Wednesday after her attempt to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson went up in flames.

  19. Washington Times

    Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has no near-term plans to oust Speaker Johnson (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she never promised further votes to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from his leadership post if lawmakers tabled her motion to vacate the chair.

  20. PJ Media

  21. The Boston Globe

    House rejects Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but chaos lingers (opens The Boston Globe)

    Published

    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Hardline Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in a brazen push to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, but the resounding rejection by Democrats and Republicans does not guarantee an end to the political chaos.

  22. The Union-Recorder

    House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but chaos lingers - The Union-Recorder (opens The Union-Recorder)

    Published

    The Union-Recorder's feed description

    Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in a brazen push to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, but the resounding rejection by Republicans and Democrats tired of the turmoil

  23. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    House quickly rejects Greene (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

    Published

    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has called for a vote to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, but lawmakers have quickly rejected it. Greene of Georgia pressed ahead with her long-shot effort

  24. Time

    House Denies Rep. Taylor Greene's Bid to Oust Speaker Johnson (opens Time)

    Published

    Time's feed description

    Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greenetried and failed in sudden action Wednesday to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, her long-shot effort swiftly and resoundingly rejected by Democrats and Republicans tired of the political chaos.

  25. Green Field Reporter

    House rejects Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's effort to remove Speaker Mike Johnson from office - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

    Published

    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Hardline Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tried and failed in sudden action Wednesday to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, her long-shot effort swiftly and resoundingly rejected by Democrats and Republicans tired of the political chaos.

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