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Mike Johnson reelected as speaker after weeks of drama

He got enough votes after a series of initial ‘present’ votes from members of the House Freedom Caucus

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Does Biden’s gun grab pass the smell test?

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Emmer next up? A complete guide to the House speaker race

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Harry Reid haunts Bob Menendez

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