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Analysis: New House Speaker Johnson caught up in ‘whirlwind’
Republicans nominate Mike Johnson for House speaker after Emmer’s withdrawal, desperate to end chaos
Jim Jordan’s rapid rise has been cheered by Trump and the far right. Could it soon make him speaker?
These House GOP members oppose Scalise for speaker
When will the House vote on Steve Scalise as speaker?
As Republicans split over who will be House speaker, McCarthy positions himself as a de facto leader
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McCarthy’s ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is the leader of the House, at least for now
Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote, as scramble begins for a Republican leader
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan not running for re-election
Va. House speaker announces retirement
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