"Mike Johnson's Reversal: The Turmoil Surrounding His Senate Endorsement"

Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly traded Rep. Matt Rosendale's vote on an Israel aid bill for an endorsement in his Senate bid, but faced backlash and ultimately reneged on the endorsement. Rosendale's vote for the aid bill, despite previous opposition, raised eyebrows. Both Johnson and Rosendale denied the reported trade, but sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed it. The situation reflects internal GOP tensions and strategic miscalculations as Rosendale prepares to officially launch his Senate campaign.