Following Kevin McCarthy's removal three weeks ago, there had been a turbulent 22-day vacancy until Mike Johnson was sworn in as the 56th Speaker of the House Representatives.

US: Mike Johnson elected as the new House Speaker

Republicans picked Tom Emmer, the party’s Minnesota representative, as their nominee for the House speaker on Tuesday (Oct 24)—their third candidate in the last few weeks as their previous two candidates failed to garner enough support in the Congress.

Republicans pick Tom Emmer as their third nominee for House speaker

Hours after Republican Jim Jordan said he was pausing his bid to be the speaker of the US House of Representatives, the Ohio Congressman said he would push ahead with another vote on his bid to become the House Speaker.

Jim Jordan moves forward after stepping back, to push for House Speaker again

With 25 fellow Republicans opposing, Jim Jordan's third bid to become the next US House Speaker has now officially come to an end. It was the third time this week that Jim Jordan failed to win a majority.

Republicans obstruct Jim Jordan's third bid to become House speaker, 25 vote against him

Republicans in the US House of Representatives sought to select a new leader of the chamber on Friday, but it was doubtful if any would be able to overcome the internal conflicts that caused presumed heir Steve Scalise to withdraw from consideration.

US: House Republicans try again to pick leader

Steve Scalise, the US House Republicans' choice for the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, has dropped out of the race. This puts the issue of speakership into disarray again, after a virtual coup by Republican hardliners led to an unprecedented vote that ousted Kevin McCarthy from the post, which is the third most powerful in the US.

Who is Steve Scalise? Republican who dropped out of House Speaker race

Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have become the first two Republicans to join the race to replace Kevin McCarthy, who was voted out as Speaker in an unprecedented move on Tuesday.

US: New Orleans-born lawmaker beat Jim Jordans to win nomination

US: Scalise scrambles to garner support before speaker vote

Ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a prominent figure in the Republican Party, has reportedly played a key role in orchestrating the ouster of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Majority Leader Steny Hoyer from their office spaces, as per two Republican sources cited by a media outlet.

McCarthy orchestrated move to throw Pelosi out of her Capitol office: Report

No consensus on Speaker, Republicans fail to put the House in order

Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have become the first two Republicans to join the race to replace Kevin McCarthy, who was voted out as Speaker in an unprecedented move on Tuesday. While Donald Trump posts photo of himself in the speaker chair.

Race for US House Speaker: Donald Trump posts photo of himself in the speaker chair

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise have become the first two Republicans to join the race to replace Kevin McCarthy, who was voted out as Speaker in an unprecedented move on Tuesday.

Race for US House Speaker: Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan announces bid

Kevin McCarthy was axed Tuesday as speaker of the US House of Representatives in a brutal, historic rebellion by far-right Republicans furious at his cooperation with Democrats.

Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as House speaker

Kevin McCarthy has said that he is sending Republican negotiators to the White House to finish the debt limit talks while affirming that “we are not going to default.

McCarthy sending negotiators to White House over debt crisis, but warns two sides ‘still far apart’

Former US House speaker Nancy Pelosi made a surprise visit to Ukraine during this time, nearly a year ago when the war had just begun. Reflecting on the visit, Pelosi in an interview with The Associated Press conceded that she and her delegation thought they could die in the warzone.

'We thought we could die': Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi on visiting Ukraine last year

The U.S. House of Representatives elected GOP leader Kevin McCarthy of California as speaker in a dramatic 15th vote. Watch this video to know more.

Republican McCarthy elected House Speaker on 15th vote in historic run

The US House of Representatives elected GOP leader Kevin McCarthy of California as speaker in a dramatic 15th vote. Watch this video to know more.

US House Speaker stalemate ends, heated exchange between Kevin McCarthy and Matt Gaetz

House Speaker stalemate ends, heated exchange between Kevin McCarthy and Matt Gaetz

Republican Kevin McCarthy has suffered his 14th defeat, failing to secure the votes needed to lead the US House of Representatives, Watch this video to know more.

News Alert: Republican McCarthy loses 14th attempt to become U.S. House speaker

The newly-elected US House of representatives has again failed to elect their speaker after 13 rounds of voting in the last three days. While, Kevin McCarthy says he finally has the votes to be elected speaker of the house.

Kevin McCarthy loses 13th vote for House speaker

McCarthy elected House speaker after 15 votes and days of negotiations

The newly-elected US House of representatives has again failed to elect their speaker after 11 rounds of voting in the last three days. GOP members are now warning that the impasse could have been implications on national security related issues.

US House Logjam: Day 4 of voting for US house speaker today

Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida emerged as an alternative for conservative holdouts who are refusing to back Kevin McCarthy's quest for House speaker as Republicans battled for a second day to elect a speaker.

Who is Byron Donalds? The latest Republican nominee for House speaker pitted against Kevin McCarthy

The U.S. House of Representatives was plunged into chaos on Tuesday after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy failed in three consecutive votes to secure enough support to be elected speaker. It was the first time in 100 years that a speaker was not elected on the first vote.

U.S. House adjourns without electing speaker as McCarthy fails in marathon votes

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