Speaker Mike Johnson

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) makes a statement to reporters and television cameras on the outer steps of the House of Representatives as he stands in front of members of the Republican conference after being elected the new Speaker at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 25, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Hamas-Israel war

Pro-Israel resolution is new US House leader's first act

The House backed the resolution by 412 to 10, with six members voting "present," reflecting traditional strong support in Congress for the Jewish state

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) wields the gavel of the Speaker after he was elected to be the new Speaker at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 25, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
USA

Republicans end gridlock as US House elects new speaker