Johnson meets with House Freedom Caucus members with his speakership in jeopardy

Washington — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday met with members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus as his bid for the speakership in the next Congress hangs in the balance. 

House members will vote Friday on reelecting the Louisiana Republican as speaker, but it's unclear whether Johnson will have the votes, though no other serious challenger has emerged. 

Several conservatives were seen entering Johnson's office at the Capitol on Thursday afternoon, including House Freedom Caucus Chairman Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, who has questioned his leadership.