"Heaven forbid": Mike Johnson says he intends to stay on as GOP leader

A local news story from the U.S., reported by CBS News.

Local News · the U.S. · October 12, 2026

From CBS News

House Speaker Mike Johnson said last week that he could start a lawn business if the GOP loses the House majority, which he told CBS News' Robert Costa was "tongue in cheek."

Reported by CBS News, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at CBS News →

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