I’ll admit I was nervous on Friday, watching the U.S. House vote for its new leader.

After the debacle that happened two years ago and the 15 rowdy rounds it took to elect former Speaker Kevin McCarthy, it was a pleasant contrast to see Republicans back Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana on the first ballot. allowing him to continue in the role he's held since a small faction ousted McCarthy in 2023.

Sure, there were tense moments when it looked like there would be three stubborn holdouts, but thanks to some helpful nudging (threats?) from President-elect Donald Trump, two of them changed their minds, giving the speakership to Johnson.

For the tens of millions of Americans who voted to return Trump to the White House, this is excellent news.

Trump won the 2024 election because he spoke to voters’ top concerns: inflation and border security. These priorities are mirrored by Johnson, as well as new GOP Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota.

Republicans hold control of the White House and Congress, but only by a slim........

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