GOP’s Mike Johnson elected U.S. House speaker

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The U.S. House of Representatives elected Republican Mike Johnson, a conservative with little leadership experience, as its speaker on Wednesday after a turbulent three weeks that left the rudderless chamber unable to respond to the Middle East crisis or carry out its basic duties. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

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