Speaker Johnson Triumphs on the First Ballot – What’s Next for the MAGA Agenda?

The 119th Congress is off to a rollicking start and hosts Brendan Buck and Mike Ricci analyze the most pressing questions: After securing victory on the first ballot, how strong is Speaker Johnson’s standing in the Conference? Will he be able to move Trump’s agenda through the House? Drawing on their experience from 2017, they offer their opinions on reconciliation strategy.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Mike Ricci

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

CNN: Johnson wins dramatic vote to remain House speaker

Politico: Johnson tells House Republicans that Trump wants one ‘big beautiful’ reconciliation package

NBC News: Speaker Johnson's push to pass Trump's agenda in one massive bill faces big hurdles

Roll Call: Trump open to two-step budget plan despite earlier comments