Mike Johnson, born on January 30, 1972, in Shreveport, Louisiana, had a challenging upbringing with his father's burn injuries shaping his faith and career choices. He transitioned from aspiring to be a firefighter to pursuing a legal career and conservative politics, eventually becoming a prominent figure in the U.S. House of Representatives.

In 1984, Mike Johnson's father, a firefighter in Shreveport, suffered severe burns in an explosion that also took the life of a fire captain. This incident led to Johnson's parents discouraging him from pursuing a career as a firefighter.

In 1995, Johnson obtained his undergraduate degree in business administration from Louisiana State University. During his studies, he was recognized for his leadership skills and was involved in various honor societies and fraternity activities.

Around 1997, Mike Johnson took in Michael Tirrell James, an adult son, and assumed his legal guardianship. Johnson met James at an event for Young Life Ministries and made him part of their family.

As a constitutional lawyer, Mike Johnson gained prominence by defending conservative Christian values and advocating against LGBTQ rights. His work with organizations like Alliance Defending Freedom showcased his commitment to religious freedom and traditional values, making him a notable figure in legal and political circles.

Mike Johnson married Kelly Renee Lary on May 1, 1999, and they have a covenant marriage. Their primary residence is in Benton, Louisiana.

In 2004, Johnson defended Louisiana's ban on same-sex marriage before the Supreme Court.

In 2014, Johnson defended Louisiana's ban on same-sex marriage before the Supreme Court for the second time.

The election for the Louisiana House of Representatives in the 8th district in 2015.

On December 10, 2016, Mike Johnson was first elected to Congress by the largest margin of victory in his region in more than 50 years. This marked the beginning of his political career in the U.S. House of Representatives.

On January 3, 2017, Johnson was sworn into office as a member of Congress. He has since held various significant positions within the House of Representatives.

In April 2018, Johnson joined forces with Republican state Attorney General Jeff Landry and Christian evangelist Kirk Cameron to support student-led prayer and religious expression in public schools, citing First Amendment rights.

Received the Hero of Main Street Award from the National Retail Federation in September 2018.

In 2019, Johnson opposed the Raise the Wage Act, which aimed to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, labeling it as 'job-crushing legislation'.

Received the Spirit of Enterprise Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in June 2020.

On January 6, 2021, Mike Johnson voted against certifying the 2020 election results.

On May 19, 2021, Johnson and other Republican House leaders voted against establishing a national commission to investigate the January 6, 2021 storming of the United States Capitol. The commission was supported by Democrats and some Republicans.

Since March 2022, Mike Johnson and his wife have been co-hosting the podcast 'Truth Be Told', where they discuss public affairs from a Christian perspective. Johnson emphasizes the importance of the Word of God and religious faith in shaping the United States.

Received the Hero of Main Street Award from the National Retail Federation in July 2022.

On January 20, 2023, Mike Johnson, a representative from Louisiana, introduced a bill in the House of Representatives. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

On February 2, 2023, Representative Mike Johnson from Louisiana introduced a bill in the House, which was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

On February 24, 2023, Representative Mike Johnson from Louisiana introduced a bill in the House, which was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

The CEASE Overdose Act of 2023 was introduced by Representative Mike Johnson from Louisiana as part of the 118th Congress. It aims to address the issue of overdose through legislative measures.

On July 6, 2023, Representative Mike Johnson from Louisiana introduced a bill in the House Committee on the Judiciary.

On July 25, 2023, Representative Mike Johnson from Louisiana introduced a bill in the House related to border security and enforcement, which was referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

H.R.5488, also known as the Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act of 2023, was introduced by Representative Mike Johnson from Louisiana. The bill aims to safeguard the integrity of the U.S. courts from external interference.

Johnson announced that he would not run in the upcoming Speaker election to succeed McCarthy and endorsed colleague Jim Jordan.

Johnson declared his candidacy to become the new Republican nominee for Speaker but was beaten by Representative Tom Emmer on October 24.

On October 25, 2023, Mike Johnson was elected unanimously by his House Republican colleagues to serve as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. This made him the 56th Speaker in the history of the United States.

Mike Johnson, a hard-right legal warrior from Louisiana, became the new Republican speaker of the House after the ouster of Kevin McCarthy. He is known for his staunch social conservative views and alliance with Donald Trump.

Johnson suggested rescinding IRS funding from the Inflation Reduction Act to provide Israel $14.3 billion in aid.

Ruth Ward, who previously worked as a government affairs director at Family Policy Alliance, has been appointed to lead House Speaker Mike Johnson's personal office.

Johnson proposed a two-tiered stopgap bill in November that continued spending at current levels without aid to Israel or Ukraine. The bill was supported by 209 Democrats and 127 Republicans, passing the House and Senate before being signed by Biden.

Johnson announced the release of 44,000 hours of security footage from the January 6 Capitol attack to the public, fulfilling a pledge to conservative hardliners. Only 162 hours had been released by December 2023.

The House expelled Republican congressman George Santos by a 311–114 vote on December 1. Johnson voted against the expulsion, calling it 'a regrettable day'.

On January 7, 2024, congressional appropriators reached an agreement on the topline spending levels for 2024, similar to the deal negotiated by McCarthy. Hardliners pushed Johnson to abandon the deal, but he clarified his stance.

The House impeached Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas by a 214–213 vote on February 13, 2024. The impeachment, championed by Johnson, had previously failed to pass on February 6.

It was reported that Mike Johnson's top policy adviser has a background as a former lobbyist, with clients having corporate interests in the Ukraine war.

House Speaker Mike Johnson survived a motion to vacate on May 9, 2024, showcasing the dynamics of his alliance with Trump.

Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Trump's felony trial during a public appearance outside the courthouse on May 14, 2024.