Johnson prevailed in the speakership race. His problems are just beginning.

Mike Johnson managed to avoid a drawn-out battle for the speakership on Friday. His headaches are just getting started.

While Johnson ultimately secured enough votes to remain speaker on the first ballot — after two members switched their votes after further lobbying from Johnson and phone calls with President-elect Donald Trump — the aftermath of his victory made it clear that conservatives see this as a tentative truce.

Hardliners said they have certain expectations for the speaker going forward...