Republican McCarthy elected U.S. House speaker on historic 15th vote

Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected U.S. House of Representatives speaker on the 15th round of voting early Saturday, following days of deadlock amid resistance from several of his party's far-right members close to former President Donald Trump.The latest contest for the speakership became the longest in 164 years, according to U.S. media.The ballot took place as the new U.S. Congress session opened Tuesday, with Republicans securing a slim majority in the House in the U.S. midterm elections in November. The Democratic Party, led by President Joe Biden, retains control of the Senate.Bide…READ FULL ARTICLE