Elected Republicans in the US House of Representatives nominated a new candidate for speaker on Tuesday, their second of the day and fourth in two weeks, underscoring the chaos into which Congress has descended.
• Also read: Speaker of the House of Representatives: The Republicans nominate Tom Emmer as their candidate
• Also read: Trumpist Jim Jordan is no longer a Republican candidate for Speaker of the House of Representatives
Louisiana elected official Mike Johnson won an internal vote, Republican elected official Elise Stefanik said, while Tom Emmer was named as a candidate earlier in the day before quitting a few hours later under pressure from elected officials. Trumpists.
More details to follow.