Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss told CNN on Thursday morning that Democrats will not assist Republican Mike Johnson in the election to remain House Speaker this time, but Johnson should start reaching across the aisle if he wants his legislation to pass: CNN: Speaker Johnson is in a very precarious position where you've had several Republicans come out and say that they won't likely vote for him for speaker.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has been removed from the House Rules Committee after being the lone vote against Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) reelection. Why it matters: Massie's departure from the influential panel could make it easier for Johnson to get legislation to the House floor.