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Who is Mike Johnson? An ardent conservative who embraces far-right policies
By: Molly Ryan | NPR
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — After weeks of uncertainty, House Republicans elected Louisiana Rep. Mike Johnson, a conservative Christian who opposes abortion rights and same-sex marriages, to become House speaker. While his… Read More
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Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson elected speaker of the House
By: Lexie Schapitl | Claudia Grisales | Eric McDaniel | Kelsey Snell | Mia Venkat | Deirdre Walsh | NPR
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Updated October 25, 2023 at 3:12 PM ET WASHINGTON (NPR) — Republicans have elected Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., to be speaker of the House, ending a three-week vacancy that brought… Read More