Speaker Johnson faces 'complicated' decision on crucial Rules Committee chair

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is barreling into a tricky — yet critical — decision over whom to appoint as the next chair of the House Rules Committee, a post that will set the tone for legislating and play a key role in keeping Republicans united in next year’s ultrathin majority.

At least four Republicans — Reps. Virginia Foxx (N.C.), Chip Roy (Texas), Michelle Fischbach (Minn.) and Pete Sessions (Texas) — have expressed interest in the role, which Johnson as Speaker has the responsibility to appoint.