"Republicans rally to elect Johnson as House speaker"

The House elected Mike Johnson as the next speaker of the House, with Republicans rallying behind him after weeks of infighting. Johnson won 220 votes, needing around 217 to become speaker, and had the support of former President Trump. He became the first House speaker elected from Louisiana and vowed to restore trust, advance conservative policies, and support allies abroad. The House is now expected to vote on a resolution supporting Israel's defense against Hamas, followed by debates on appropriations bills and government funding.