Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inAp CorrespondentWednesday 04 November 2026 16:13 GMTMike Johnson will not seek reelection as House Republican leader (Reuters)Speaker Mike Johnson will not stand for House Republican leader following a Democratic takeover in the US midterm elections.The Democratic victories have established a period of divided government, with the party aiming to lower high living costs and challenge President Donald Trump.President Donald Trump reportedly retreated to his private residence in silence and anger as election night results revealed widespread Republican defeats.Trump initially blamed individual candidates for the losses before sharing an image on social media of a MAGA-style hat emblazoned with the word VETO.The White House issued a defiant social media statement emphasizing that Donald Trump remains president, alongside an Oval Office photograph.In fullSpeaker Mike Johnson to not seek reelection as House Republican leader after Democratic takeoverMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in