We Went on the Road With Mike Johnson and His 1,477 Unread Text Messages

House Speaker Mike Johnson works long hours managing a narrow Republican majority and frequent crises.

Johnson receives late-night calls from President Trump, who often asks 'Mikey, are you sleeping?'.

Johnson describes his job as like a triage surgeon in an active battlefield, moving from crisis to crisis.

He says his job requires total devotion and sacrifice, and he aims to stay speaker if Republicans keep the majority.

The Wall Street Journal observed Johnson's work life over several days, including meetings, fundraisers, and party events.