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Rightwing Louisiana congressman and Trump ally is now one of the most powerful people in Washington
Mike Johnson of Louisiana put forth as party struggles to break through gridlock
GOP infighting destroys effort to install temporary chamber leader, deepening congressional chaos
Ohio congressman must overcome deep Republican divisions in second ballot scheduled for Wednesday
Ohio congressman must now try to unite deeply divided party behind his bid
Louisiana congressman now faces vote by full chamber to fill leadership vacuum following ousting of Kevin McCarthy
Republican frontrunners Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are still struggling to clinch enough support to claim the post
Republicans in turmoil after rebels oust House Speaker, blocking legislative business and setting up leadership battle
Low-key Labour MP to succeed John Bercow in pivotal role
This contentious era requires a rethink of the role’s historic power
Former House Speaker accused of lying to FBI over bank withdrawals
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