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Photos of the week: Speaker finally elected edition - Roll Call

Republican members finally elected Rep. Mike Johnson as speaker. CQ Roll Call photojournalists spent countless hours documenting the drama.

Roll Call

Republicans have ruled Wisconsin for a decade – but a court decision could change that

Republicans’ legislative majorities are virtually impenetrable thanks to district lines – but that could change if the current maps are overturned

The Guardian - US

Republican divide keeps growing

There are many reasons and rivalries fragmenting the Republicans today, but they can essentially be divided into two main factions: the Reality Caucus and the Chaos Caucus.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Mary Trump Slams Newly-Elected House Speaker Mike Johnson As ‘Fascist’

Former President Trump's niece criticizes Johnson's election and his role in election-denying efforts.

Zenger

DeSantis says Florida helped send weapons to Israel — a move that could boost him in the GOP primary

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's office says the state has arranged to send drones, weapons and ammunition to Israel as it prepares for an incursion of Gaza in response to Hamas’ attack

The Independent UK

In crowded field, Houston mayor's race centers on prominent Democrats Sheila Jackson Lee and John Whitmire

Jackson Lee has sought to rally her party’s base, vowing to stand up to “MAGA Republicans.” Whitmire has relied on a more bipartisan coalition while also defending his Democratic credentials.

The Texas Tribune

How Speaker Mike Johnson kept pushing to overturn the 2020 election

Speaker Mike Johnson pushed same debunked conspiracy theories that led to guilty plea from Trump lawyer Sidney Powell

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At the Races: Senate may be Scott-free for a while - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call

Mike Johnson won't contain the chaos

Johnson goes from "who the hell?" to second in line for the presidency. But don't expect a functional government

Salon

Special counsel accuses Trump of threatening Mark Meadows after he testified in election case - as it happened

Jack Smith says the former president threatened his former chief of staff, citing posts on Truth Social

The Guardian - US

Back in the 1960s, the push for parental rights over school standards was not led by white conservatives but by Black and Latino parents

A key issue underlying the 2023 Virginia election first drew statewide – and national – attention in a debate two years ago.

The Conversation

GOP-drawn map spurs freshman Rep. Jeff Jackson to run for NC attorney general - Roll Call

Rep. Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., is running run for state attorney general after his district was broken up by the GOP-controlled legislature.

Roll Call

Elon Musk’s Surprise Appearance At Fundraiser Sparks Speculation Of Alliance With GOP Presidential Candidate

Musk's growing camaraderie with Vivek Ramaswamy raises questions about potential political backing

Zenger

The 15 battleground districts that will decide Virginia’s legislative elections

Welcome to the Thursday, October 26, Brew.

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The Guardian - US

Abortion on the ballot: six US states with elections in 2023

Here’s what you need to know about where and how Americans will vote on abortion this year

WEKU

Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies

The new House speaker opposes abortion rights and same sex marriages. He's also an ally of former President Donald Trump who refused to certify the 2020 presidential election results.

Roll Call

Will the GOP’s House speaker battle matter in 2024? - Roll Call

At a minimum, a three-week fight over House speaker was a distraction from Republican efforts to focus attention on President Joe Biden.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Mike Johnson is the new House of Representatives’ speaker, but for how long?

After much ado, the GOP made their choice – a leading figure in the Republican attempt to overturn the 2020 election – but he faces the same bind as his predecessor

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Chicago Sun-Times

The speaker of the U.S. House nobody knows, Mike Johnson

I’ve been covering Congress for years, and I never heard of the man who was elected speaker on Wednesday, writes Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet.

The Independent UK

Republicans slammed for booing reporter asking about overturning 2020 election

One lawmaker told the reporter to ‘shut up’

Salon

Johnson cements "extreme MAGA takeover"

Johnson's win marks the first time the GOP has unanimously elected a speaker since elevating John Boehner in 2011

WEKU

North Carolina lawmakers approve maps creating gains for the GOP in Congress

North Carolina Republicans gave final approval Wednesday to new political districts that are likely to hand the party more seats in Congress next year.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House approves ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers

Violations could bring a $50,000 fine under an amendment adopted Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor said the ban would be the strongest in the nation.

The Conversation

New House Speaker Mike Johnson leads a GOP majority weakened by decades of declining party authority

After the House of Representatives took the unprecedented step on Oct. 3, 2023, of removing its own speaker, Kevin McCarthy of California, with eight Republicans joining all 208 voting Democrats to “vacate the chair,” what followed was weeks of uncertainty. Until conservative Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson was elected speaker of…

Evening Standard

Candidate favoured by Donald Trump is elected US House speaker to end political chaos

Mike Johnson elected as the fourth Republican nominee after weeks of political infighting

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