Republicans elected a new speaker of the House on Wednesday in Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson, ending 22 days of a paralyzed political system after a group of rebels overthrew Rep. Kevin McCarthy.

<p>Republicans elected a new speaker of the House on Wednesday in Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson, ending 22 days of a paralyzed political system after a group of rebels overthrew Rep. Kevin McCarthy.</p>

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