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Mike Johnson says he intends to remain GOP leader if Republicans lose House majority: "Heaven forbid"

House Speaker Mike Johnson said last week that he could start a lawn business if the GOP loses the House majority, which he told CBS News' Robert Costa was "tongue in cheek."

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