Mike Johnson Elected House Speaker, Ending Three Weeks of GOP Feuding

Watch live coverage of the House vote to choose a new speaker, following the ouster of Rep. Kevin McCarthy. House Republicans have chosen Rep. Mike Johnson as their nominee. WASHINGTON—The House elected GOP Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana as speaker, elevating a staunch conservative to the top post after three weeks of Republican infighting doomed other candidates aiming to succeed ousted leader Kevin McCarthy.