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House Democratic leaders say they would help save Speaker Johnson's job

Democrats have been telegraphing for weeks their willingness to help Mike Johnson — a Republican — keep his job as speaker if members of his own party trigger a vote to oust him.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson are seen here attending a congressional tribute in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol for retired Army Col. Ralph Puckett Jr. on April 29.

House Democratic leaders say they'll help House Speaker Mike Johnson keep his job if members of his own party make a move to oust him.

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