PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — After more than three weeks of congressional disarray, Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana successfully secured the House speakership during Wednesday’s fourth round of voting. Johnson prevailed after a chaotic process that saw three other GOP nominees fail to unite the party and secure a majority. He…Read More
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