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Speaker Mike Johnson told House Republicans that President-elect Donald Trump is in favor of passing one large-scale reconciliation bill with tax cuts and other GOP priorities
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October 28, 2025

Johnson says no to Trump third term

Speaker Mike Johnson said he has spoken to President Donald Trump about running for a third term and does not believe it’s possible.

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