Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is cementing his place in President-elect Trump’s inner orbit, becoming not only a visible — if slightly out-of-place-looking — part of his entourage, but a key

House Speaker Mike Johnson would not say Tuesday morning whether incoming transgender House member Sarah McBride of Delaware is a man or a woman. But he came back later in the day to correct himself after getting some strong feedback from social media -- and,

"Mr. Speaker, is freshman-elect Sarah McBride a man or a woman? Look, I'm not going to get into this. We welcome all new members with open arms who are duly elected representatives of the people. I believe it's a command that we treat all persons with dignity and respect,