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Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks after he was chosen as the Republicans latest nominee for House speaker at a Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker with broad GOP support

Associated Press October 25, 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans eagerly elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker Wednesday, elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader...

Michigan House of Representatives chamber in Lansing.

Detroit Evening Report: First Black Speaker of the House Elected by Michigan Democrats

Sascha Raiyn November 11, 2022

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