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U.S. House of Representatives elect Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

Daily News Lesson October 26 2023

Republicans select Mike Johnson as House Speaker

Learn about the new Speaker of the House, as well as the responsibilities of the position

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Daily News Lesson October 10 2023

Brooks and Marcus on the future of the GOP after McCarthy’s ouster

Future of GOP after McCarthy's ouster

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