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Kevin McCarthy listens as votes are cast for the next Speaker of the House

Kevin McCarthy listens as votes are cast for the next Speaker of the House Source: AAP / Alex Brandon

In the United States, the House of Representatives has been adjourned without electing its new speaker. A small caucus of pro-Trump members are depriving Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of the majority he needs to take the seat.

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In the United States, the House of Representatives has been adjourned without electing its new speaker. A small caucus of pro-Trump members are depriving Republican leader Kevin McCarthy of the majority he needs to take the seat.

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