Speaker Johnson Says He’s Not Concerned About Possibly Being Ousted

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Jan. 10 that he is not concerned about the possibility of being stripped of the position of being second in line to the presidency over a spending deal he made with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). “I’m not concerned about that,” said Mr. Johnson during the House GOP press conference following the weekly conference meeting. This answer was in response to a question about a possible motion to vacate the speaker’s chair in response to the spending agreement. When asked by CNN on Jan. 8 about a possible motion to vacate to oust Mr. Johnson, Mr. Roy did not rule out that possibility, but said he would not prefer that path. It only takes one House member to put forth such a motion....