Donald Trump’s attorneys said late Thursday that the former president should never have been charged in Florida with illegally retaining classified materials because he designated them as personal documents before leaving office — and thus should be shielded from prosecution by presidential immunity.

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<p>Former US president Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the Nevada caucuses on Thursday (Feb 9), marking his third significant win in the Republican nomination race following triumphs in Iowa and New Hampshire. Trump's dominance in these three polls solidified his position as the potential nominee for the Republican party for president. Additionally, he also clinched victory in the Republican caucuses in the US Virgin Islands, adding four delegates to his tally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the Virgin Islands, the former US president secured a commanding victory with 182 votes, representing 74 per cent of the 246 votes cast.</p>

<p>His sole remaining rival in the Republican race, Nikki Haley, garnered 26 per cent support with 64 votes. Haley is now facing an uphill battle. In her home state of South Carolina, she served as governor for six years. The state will hold its primary elections on February&nbsp;24.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While the outcome in Nevada may not significantly sway the Republican nominating contest, the state remains a fiercely contested battleground. Its population's political affiliation can swing either way, holding substantial sway in the upcoming presidential election in November.</p>

<p>Notably, in the 2020 election, Biden edged out Trump in Nevada by 2.4 percentage points. As of now, the projections suggest a close rematch between the two contenders in the state.</p>

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<p>In terms of population, Nevada has substantial Latinos or Hispanics, comprising about 30 per cent according to the US Census, media reports said.</p>

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<p>Nevada has approximately 768,000 registered as "non-partisan," outnumbering both Democrats and Republicans.&nbsp;</p>

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Former US president Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the Nevada caucuses on Thursday (Feb 9), marking his third significant win in the Republican nomination race following triumphs in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Former US president Donald Trump secured a resounding victory in the Nevada caucuses on Thursday (Feb 9), marking his third significant win in the Republican nomination race following triumphs in Iowa and New Hampshire. Trump's dominance in these three polls solidified his position as the potential nominee for the Republican party for president. Additionally, he also clinched victory in the Republican caucuses in the US Virgin Islands, adding four delegates to his tally. In the Virgin Islands, the former US president secured a commanding victory with 182 votes, representing 74 per cent of the 246 votes cast. His sole remaining rival in the Republican race, Nikki Haley, garnered 26 per cent support with 64 votes. Haley is now facing an uphill battle. In her home state of South Carolina, she served as governor for six years. The state will hold its primary elections on February 24. Also Read | Nepal's Foreign Minister Saud to travel to India this month While the outcome in Nevada may not significantly sway the Republican nominating contest, the state remains a fiercely contested battleground. Its population's political affiliation can swing either way, holding substantial sway in the upcoming presidential election in November. Notably, in the 2020 election, Biden edged out Trump in Nevada by 2.4 percentage points. As of now, the projections suggest a close rematch between the two contenders in the state. Also Read | India nears landmark $100 bn investment pact with Switzerland, Norway In terms of population, Nevada has substantial Latinos or Hispanics, comprising about 30 per cent according to the US Census, media reports said. Watch | 'Digital Rupee' gets new features × Nevada has approximately 768,000 registered as "non-partisan," outnumbering both Democrats and Republicans. (With inputs from agencies)

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President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail again this week. Iran’s foreign minister gave an interview in which he said Washington is responsible for raising the risk of war in the Middle East. And the increase in conflict in the Middle East is impacting consumers around the world who receive products shipped through the Red Sea, where cargo ships have been attacked by Houthi forces. But the US and UK are responding.

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<p>The Republican National Committee (RNC) has pulled its resolution that was to declare Donald Trump the party’s “presumptive 2024 nominee”, hours after the former US president said the panel should not go ahead with the plan for the sake of party unity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he "greatly appreciated" the notion but didn't want the endorsement before the entire process was complete.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I feel, for the sake of party unity, that they should not go forward with this plan, but that I should do it the “Old Fashioned” way, and finish the process off at the ballot box," wrote Trump.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Thank you to the RNC for the Respect and Devotion you have shown me! TRUMP2024," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier reports citing a copy of the draft resolution said RNC planned to declare him the presumptive nominee.</p>

<p>"President Trump as our presumptive 2024 nominee for the office of President of the United States and from this moment forward moves into full general election mode welcoming supporters of all candidates as valued members of Team Trump 2024," read the draft.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the Nikki Haley camp was not too enthused by the RNC's support for Trump. Haley's campaign spokesperson Olivia Perez-Cubas released a statement saying a bunch of 'Washington insiders' will not take the nominee decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Who cares what the RNC says? We’ll let millions of Republican voters across the country decide who should be our party’s nominee, not a bunch of Washington insiders,” said&nbsp;Perez-Cubas.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Trump's victory juggernaut</strong></h2>

<p>After securing resounding victories in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, it has become certain that Trump will be the presidential nominee from the Republican party. While the likes of Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy have already dropped out of the race, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley is yet to throw in&nbsp;the towel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trump breezed past his opponents in the Iowa caucus&nbsp;by winning more than 50 per cent of votes earlier this month. He followed the win with another royal thumping in the New Hampshire primary earlier this week, where he secured nearly 55 per cent of the votes.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to various estimates, Trump will be winning 11-12 delegates from New Hampshire while Haley&nbsp;will have to settle with 8-9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the biggest threat to Trump's nomination, according to poll analysts, remains the myriad court cases against him which could lead to conviction, forcing him to drop out of the race.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Republican National Committee (RNC) has pulled its resolution that was to declare Donald Trump the party’s “presumptive 2024 nominee”, hours after the former US president said the panel should not go ahead with the plan for the sake of party unity.

The Republican National Committee (RNC) has pulled its resolution that was to declare Donald Trump the party’s “presumptive 2024 nominee”, hours after the former US president said the panel should not go ahead with the plan for the sake of party unity. Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he "greatly appreciated" the notion but didn't want the endorsement before the entire process was complete. "I feel, for the sake of party unity, that they should not go forward with this plan, but that I should do it the “Old Fashioned” way, and finish the process off at the ballot box," wrote Trump. "Thank you to the RNC for the Respect and Devotion you have shown me! TRUMP2024," he added. Earlier reports citing a copy of the draft resolution said RNC planned to declare him the presumptive nominee. "President Trump as our presumptive 2024 nominee for the office of President of the United States and from this moment forward moves into full general election mode welcoming supporters of all candidates as valued members of Team Trump 2024," read the draft. However, the Nikki Haley camp was not too enthused by the RNC's support for Trump. Haley's campaign spokesperson Olivia Perez-Cubas released a statement saying a bunch of 'Washington insiders' will not take the nominee decision. “Who cares what the RNC says? We’ll let millions of Republican voters across the country decide who should be our party’s nominee, not a bunch of Washington insiders,” said Perez-Cubas. Also watch | US presidential election 2024: Donald Trump alleges political persecution by Biden & Justice Dept Trump's victory juggernaut After securing resounding victories in the Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary, it has become certain that Trump will be the presidential nominee from the Republican party. While the likes of Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy have already dropped out of the race, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley is yet to throw in the towel. Trump breezed past his opponents in the Iowa caucus by winning more than 50 per cent of votes earlier this month. He followed the win with another royal thumping in the New Hampshire primary earlier this week, where he secured nearly 55 per cent of the votes. Also read | Donald Trump briefly testifies at Jean Carroll defamation trial in New York According to various estimates, Trump will be winning 11-12 delegates from New Hampshire while Haley will have to settle with 8-9. However, the biggest threat to Trump's nomination, according to poll analysts, remains the myriad court cases against him which could lead to conviction, forcing him to drop out of the race. (With inputs from agencies)

After Trump's refusal, Republican National Committee pulls resolution declaring him 'Presumptive 2024 Nominee'

Former President Donald Trump won the New Hampshire primary, dealing a blow to his only remaining major rival Nikki Haley and solidifying his status as the Republican party’s likely nominee.

US Elections: Donald Trump wins Republican primary in New Hampshire

Trump defeats Haley in New Hampshire GOP primary

After Donald Trump cemented his place as the front-runner in the GOP primary with his clear win in the Iowa caucus, questions soon turned to whom the former president may pick as his 2024 running mate.

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<p>Donald Trump breezed past his opponents in the Iowa caucuses on Monday (Jan 15) night, securing more than 50 per cent votes to pull ahead of the rest of the field. After the win, Trump addressed a boisterous crowd&nbsp;in Des Moine where he congratulated his rivals and talked about removing the aliens and making America great again.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're going to come together. It's going to happen soon," Trump said at the Iowa Events Center, referring to his White House comeback.</p>

<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finished second in the race with ex-UN ambassador Nikki Haley occupying the third spot. Trump congratulated them both and said he had a 'good time' together.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I want to congratulate Ron and Nikki for having a good time together. We're all having a good time together. And I think they both actually did very well. I really do. I think they both did very well," said Trump.</p>

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<h2><strong>Trump sticks to business</strong></h2>

<p>Afterwards, the former president got down to his usual campaign messaging that was received enthusiastically by the Iowans who braved frigid cold temperatures to vote for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're going to drill, baby, drill right away. Drill, baby, drill. We're going to seal up the border because right now we have an invasion. We have an invasion of millions and millions of people that are coming into our country. I can't imagine why they think that's a good thing," Trump said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think it's a group of people that probably larger in number than New York State, and we can't have that. We can't have that. It's not sustainable as a country. It's horrible. And, you know, they're coming from prisons and jails," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Trump finished his speech by evoking his trademark Make America Great Again (MAGA) slogan and urged voters to reelect him to the White House.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our country is laughed at all over the world and laughing at us, and they want our country to come back. They want America, you know, they want us to be great again. It's a very simple MAGA. Make America great again and America first. America First is a very important part of MAGA," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Iowa win has strengthened Trump's credentials to go toe-to-toe with Joe Biden in the presidential race. The US president took to social media and conceded that Trump was the clear frontrunner at this stage in the Republican camp.</p>

<p><em>(With input from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump breezed past his opponents in the Iowa caucuses on Monday (Jan 15) night, securing more than 50 per cent votes to pull ahead of the rest of the field.

Donald Trump breezed past his opponents in the Iowa caucuses on Monday (Jan 15) night, securing more than 50 per cent votes to pull ahead of the rest of the field. After the win, Trump addressed a boisterous crowd in Des Moine where he congratulated his rivals and talked about removing the aliens and making America great again. "We're going to come together. It's going to happen soon," Trump said at the Iowa Events Center, referring to his White House comeback. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis finished second in the race with ex-UN ambassador Nikki Haley occupying the third spot. Trump congratulated them both and said he had a 'good time' together. "I want to congratulate Ron and Nikki for having a good time together. We're all having a good time together. And I think they both actually did very well. I really do. I think they both did very well," said Trump. Watch | Donald Trump wins first Republican contest of US Presidential race × Trump sticks to business Afterwards, the former president got down to his usual campaign messaging that was received enthusiastically by the Iowans who braved frigid cold temperatures to vote for him. "We're going to drill, baby, drill right away. Drill, baby, drill. We're going to seal up the border because right now we have an invasion. We have an invasion of millions and millions of people that are coming into our country. I can't imagine why they think that's a good thing," Trump said. "I think it's a group of people that probably larger in number than New York State, and we can't have that. We can't have that. It's not sustainable as a country. It's horrible. And, you know, they're coming from prisons and jails," he added. Also read | Vivek Ramaswamy drops out of 2024 US presidential race after Iowa caucuses Trump finished his speech by evoking his trademark Make America Great Again (MAGA) slogan and urged voters to reelect him to the White House. "Our country is laughed at all over the world and laughing at us, and they want our country to come back. They want America, you know, they want us to be great again. It's a very simple MAGA. Make America great again and America first. America First is a very important part of MAGA," he said. The Iowa win has strengthened Trump's credentials to go toe-to-toe with Joe Biden in the presidential race. The US president took to social media and conceded that Trump was the clear frontrunner at this stage in the Republican camp. (With input from agencies)

'Drill, baby, drill': Trump reiterates his campaign talking points after massive victory in Iowa caucuses

In a dramatic conclusion to his civil fraud trial, Donald Trump accused the New York judge justice Arthur Engoron of quote-unquote, having your own agenda. In response, Engoron didn't mince words, asking Trump's lawyer to control his client.

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US: Trump's trial reaches its climax after clashes with the judge

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie on Wednesday suspended his campaign for president. He has cast his decision as part of an effort to prevent former president Donald Trump being re-elected.

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<p>Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a bill on Friday (Dec 29) that upon becoming a law, would have restricted gender-affirming care for minors and transgender girls’ participation in sports. In a rare move for a Republican, Dewine rejected the legislation pushed by his party colleagues in the state and country.</p>

<p>Republican governors have vetoed similar bills before as well, and the frequency of such vetoes shows growing liberal attitudes among the Republicans for the LGBTQ+ community despite the noted disinformation about the community that the members of the Grand Old Party have spread in the past.</p>

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<p>In 2021, Arkansas then-Governor Asa Hutchinson vetoed a bill that would have made his state the first to ban gender-affirming treatments or surgeries for transgender minors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Republican governors in Indiana and Utah last year vetoed bills that would have barred transgender girls from competing in female sports at school.</p>

<h2><strong>Why did DeWine veto the bill?</strong></h2>

<p>DeWine said he decided after meeting with doctors, families, and lawmakers by recognising views from all sides.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some parents, he said, told him they weren’t sure their children would be alive today without gender-affirming treatment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This bill would impact a very small number of Ohio’s children. But for those children who face gender dysphoria and for their families, the consequences of this bill cannot be more profound," DeWine said during a Friday press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;US House passes bill banning transgender students from women's sports</strong></p>

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<p>"Ultimately, I believe this is about protecting human life."</p>

<p>Approving such legislation, DeWine said, would suggest the state holds more authority to determine what is medically best for a child than the parents.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lawmakers passed the legislation earlier in December largely along party lines before sending it to the governor.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>But this is not the end of the road</strong></h2>

<p>Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature. Therefore,&nbsp;it is possible for them to override DeWine’s veto.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What the bill is about?</strong></h2>

<p>Ohio's bill, upon becoming law, would prohibit physicians from prescribing hormone treatments or puberty blockers to minors seeking to transition. It would also restrict them from performing gender-reassignment surgeries on minors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The legislation, however, would allow minors already receiving treatments such as puberty blockers to continue to do so.</p>

<p>In the recent past, several states in the US have passed bills banning certain gender-based therapies and surgeries for children and teenagers with or without parental consent.</p>


Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a bill on Friday (Dec 29) that upon becoming a law, would have restricted gender-affirming care for minors and transgender girls’ participation in sports.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoed a bill on Friday (Dec 29) that upon becoming a law, would have restricted gender-affirming care for minors and transgender girls’ participation in sports. In a rare move for a Republican, Dewine rejected the legislation pushed by his party colleagues in the state and country. Republican governors have vetoed similar bills before as well, and the frequency of such vetoes shows growing liberal attitudes among the Republicans for the LGBTQ+ community despite the noted disinformation about the community that the members of the Grand Old Party have spread in the past. Also read | World’s first openly transgender MP, Georgina Beyer, dies in New Zealand at 65 In 2021, Arkansas then-Governor Asa Hutchinson vetoed a bill that would have made his state the first to ban gender-affirming treatments or surgeries for transgender minors. Republican governors in Indiana and Utah last year vetoed bills that would have barred transgender girls from competing in female sports at school. Why did DeWine veto the bill? DeWine said he decided after meeting with doctors, families, and lawmakers by recognising views from all sides. Some parents, he said, told him they weren’t sure their children would be alive today without gender-affirming treatment. "This bill would impact a very small number of Ohio’s children. But for those children who face gender dysphoria and for their families, the consequences of this bill cannot be more profound," DeWine said during a Friday press conference. Also watch | US House passes bill banning transgender students from women's sports × "Ultimately, I believe this is about protecting human life." Approving such legislation, DeWine said, would suggest the state holds more authority to determine what is medically best for a child than the parents. Lawmakers passed the legislation earlier in December largely along party lines before sending it to the governor. But this is not the end of the road Republicans hold a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature. Therefore, it is possible for them to override DeWine’s veto. What the bill is about? Ohio's bill, upon becoming law, would prohibit physicians from prescribing hormone treatments or puberty blockers to minors seeking to transition. It would also restrict them from performing gender-reassignment surgeries on minors. The legislation, however, would allow minors already receiving treatments such as puberty blockers to continue to do so. In the recent past, several states in the US have passed bills banning certain gender-based therapies and surgeries for children and teenagers with or without parental consent.

Ohio Republican governor vetoes bill banning care for transgender minors in rare move

Maine’s top election official disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year's u.S. Presidential primary election. Shenna bellows cites the 14th amendment's 'insurrection' clause for Trump's role in the january 6, 2021 attack on capitol hill.

Donald Trump blocked from Maine presidential ballot in 2024

Maine’s top election official disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in next year's US Presidential primary election. Shenna Bellows cites the 14th amendment's 'insurrection' clause for Trump's role in the January 6, 2021 attack on Capitol Hill.

Donald Trump blocked from Maine presidential ballot

Donald Trump has scored a victory in his fight against challenges to his eligibility to run for the White House again when Michigan's top court declined to hear a case seeking to disqualify him from the state's presidential primary ballot.

Donald Trump wins Michigan state court battle to qualify for primary election ballot

<p>Authorities have launched a probe as Republican US Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene said that she was the target of a swatting attempt at her Georgia residence on Christmas morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The congresswoman and local police said that this has become the latest instance of someone calling in a fake emergency to draw armed officers or SWAT teams to her home, which is located about 113 kilometres northwest of Atlanta.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the spokesperson Kelly Madden, the Rome Police Department quickly verified that the call was a hoax and did not send officers to the house.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Greene wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter: "I was just swatted. This is like the 8th time. On Christmas with my family here. My local police are the GREATEST and shouldn't have to deal with this."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madden said that a man in New York called the Georgia suicide hotline just before 11 am (local time) Monday, claiming that he had shot his girlfriend at Greene's home and was going to kill himself next.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When suicide hotline responders recognised the Georgia congresswoman's address, the call was quickly transferred to police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The department contacted Greene's private security detail to assure her safety and that there was no emergency at her apartment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Because the call was discovered to be a swatting attempt, the police response was cancelled when they were on the way, according to Madden.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She said, "We determined before our personnel could get to her location that there was no emergency and there was no reason to respond. Her security detail had it all under control, and there actually was nothing going on."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madden said that Greene's statement noted that she has been the target of around eight swatting attempts. Previously, calls have claimed that dead bodies had been found in the bathtub and in other areas of her home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police also responded last year to false reports of shootings outside her residence.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Authorities have launched a probe as Republican US Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene said that she was the target of a swatting attempt at her Georgia residence on Christmas morning.

Authorities have launched a probe as Republican US Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene said that she was the target of a swatting attempt at her Georgia residence on Christmas morning. The congresswoman and local police said that this has become the latest instance of someone calling in a fake emergency to draw armed officers or SWAT teams to her home, which is located about 113 kilometres northwest of Atlanta. According to the spokesperson Kelly Madden, the Rome Police Department quickly verified that the call was a hoax and did not send officers to the house. Also read: Biden administration allows Apple watch import ban in US following tribunal ruling Greene wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter: "I was just swatted. This is like the 8th time. On Christmas with my family here. My local police are the GREATEST and shouldn't have to deal with this." Madden said that a man in New York called the Georgia suicide hotline just before 11 am (local time) Monday, claiming that he had shot his girlfriend at Greene's home and was going to kill himself next. When suicide hotline responders recognised the Georgia congresswoman's address, the call was quickly transferred to police. The department contacted Greene's private security detail to assure her safety and that there was no emergency at her apartment. Also read: Epileptic boy enjoys first seizure-free Christmas in 13 years after doctors remove part of his brain Because the call was discovered to be a swatting attempt, the police response was cancelled when they were on the way, according to Madden. She said, "We determined before our personnel could get to her location that there was no emergency and there was no reason to respond. Her security detail had it all under control, and there actually was nothing going on." Madden said that Greene's statement noted that she has been the target of around eight swatting attempts. Previously, calls have claimed that dead bodies had been found in the bathtub and in other areas of her home. Police also responded last year to false reports of shootings outside her residence. (With inputs from agencies)

Marjorie Taylor Greene says she was targeted by failed swatting attempt on Christmas

The United States 2023 was a rollercoaster ride and the Man in the driver's seat was Donald Trump. The year saw the former president of the US rising from the ashes with back-to-back legal troubles, indictments and arrangements. Seemed more than enough to weigh Trump down as they could have been his downfall but he turned them into opportunities. Let's find out how.

WION Rewind 2023: This year saw Trump rising from the ashes

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<p>Republican Mike Johnson was voted unanimously by 220 of his party members to become the&nbsp;new speaker&nbsp;of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, ending a three-week in-fighting that paralysed Congress.</p>

<p>Johnson, of Louisiana, was picked as the Republican's fourth nominee after Tom Emmer—the Republican’s no. 3 candidate—withdrew from the race hours after securing the nomination due to opposition from the party's extreme-right flank.</p>

<p>The seat was left vacant since a small faction of Republican party rebels ousted Kevin McCarthy&nbsp;on October 3.</p>

<p>Johnson’s bid had gotten a massive boost after former president Donald Trump encouraged the Republicans to vote for the Louisianan representative.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Mike Johnson?</strong></h2>

<p>The 51-year-old, who represents Louisiana's fourth congressional district—one of the poorest in the country—has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2016, and is currently serving his&nbsp;fourth term&nbsp;in the House.</p>

<p>He is the vice chair of the House Republican Conference, and also serves as a deputy whip for the 118th Congress, and currently sits on the House Judiciary Committee and on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.</p>

<p>Johnson, who has billed himself as the bridge builder between the various Republican factions, is a well-known ally of Donald Trump.</p>

<p>“He knows everybody very well, does a great job with bringing people to the floor, talking about our policies, and that's what we need right now," said Republican Representative Kevin Hern, who withdrew his own bid to support Johnson.</p>

<h2><strong>Johnson and Trump’s relationship</strong></h2>

<p>Johnson is known to be a staunch Trump ally. He was also the first among many who defended the former president during the impeachment hearings.</p>

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<p>The Louisiana representative led the amicus brief signed by more than 100 House Republicans in support of a Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2020 election results in four swing states.</p>

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<p>Trump, while arriving at a New York court for his civil fraud trial on Wednesday morning, talked up Johnson's prospects, saying "it looks like it's going to happen".</p>

<p>"I haven't heard one negative comment about him," he said. "Everybody likes him, he's respected by all.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Republican Mike Johnson was voted unanimously by 220 of his party members to become the new speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, ending a three-week in-fighting that paralysed Congress.

Republican Mike Johnson was voted unanimously by 220 of his party members to become the new speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, ending a three-week in-fighting that paralysed Congress. Johnson, of Louisiana, was picked as the Republican's fourth nominee after Tom Emmer—the Republican’s no. 3 candidate—withdrew from the race hours after securing the nomination due to opposition from the party's extreme-right flank. The seat was left vacant since a small faction of Republican party rebels ousted Kevin McCarthy on October 3. Johnson’s bid had gotten a massive boost after former president Donald Trump encouraged the Republicans to vote for the Louisianan representative. Who is Mike Johnson? The 51-year-old, who represents Louisiana's fourth congressional district—one of the poorest in the country—has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2016, and is currently serving his fourth term in the House. He is the vice chair of the House Republican Conference, and also serves as a deputy whip for the 118th Congress, and currently sits on the House Judiciary Committee and on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. Johnson, who has billed himself as the bridge builder between the various Republican factions, is a well-known ally of Donald Trump. “He knows everybody very well, does a great job with bringing people to the floor, talking about our policies, and that's what we need right now," said Republican Representative Kevin Hern, who withdrew his own bid to support Johnson. Johnson and Trump’s relationship Johnson is known to be a staunch Trump ally. He was also the first among many who defended the former president during the impeachment hearings. Also read | Study shows increasing anti-Black racism in EU, led by Germany The Louisiana representative led the amicus brief signed by more than 100 House Republicans in support of a Texas lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2020 election results in four swing states. Also read | Shamima Begum's lawyer claims she was victim of trafficking while joining ISIS Trump, while arriving at a New York court for his civil fraud trial on Wednesday morning, talked up Johnson's prospects, saying "it looks like it's going to happen". "I haven't heard one negative comment about him," he said. "Everybody likes him, he's respected by all. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Republican members of the House of Representatives had their mobile phones confiscated hours before nominating the new speaker.</p>

<p>On Wednesday (Oct 11), Republicans named House Majority Leader Steve Scalise the party's choice for speaker of the House. The voting was necessitated after Kevin McCarthy was suddenly ousted last week.</p>

<p>In order to maintain the secrecy of the whole nomination process and prevent the information of the result from leaking out to the public, the Republican lawmakers were told to leave their phones with the staffers, who placed each phone in an envelope and gave each lawmaker a note card with a number, Business Insider reported.</p>

<p>Marjorie Taylor Greene, who represents Georgia, said that she was "happy with" the decision, as it would cut down on "live tweeting of what's being said in our conference meetings."</p>

<p>"Not of fan of snitches," she said.</p>

<h2><strong>Phones put in envelopes&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Several photos circulated on social media X showed envelopes&nbsp;containing lawmakers' phones and members standing in a long queue to get phones back.</p>

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<p>When the meeting was over, the lawmakers had to wait in long queues as they presented their respective note cards to staff.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Scalise, despite being nominated as the Republican’s choice for the speaker, has another major hurdle to pass.</p>

<p>He now has to secure a majority of votes from the entire House, which is currently in recess, to officially become the Speaker. He needs at least 217 votes out of 435 to win the job.</p>

<h2><strong>Task cut out for Scalise&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Acting Speaker Patrick McHenry said that Scalise had the right to “put his votes together for the floor and make sure the timing is right” and that he did not know when the House would reconvene for the final vote.</p>

<p>Before selecting Scalise, Republicans rejected a proposal that would have required their nominee to secure 217 of their 221 votes.</p>

<p>That allowed Scalise to win the nomination quickly, but left open the question of whether he would face a repeat of the battle in January for the role of speaker, which played out over four days.</p>

<p>Scalise said his first action as speaker would be to schedule a vote on a resolution making clear that the United States stands with Israel in its war with Hamas&nbsp;militants&nbsp;in Gaza.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Republican members of the House of Representatives had their mobile phones confiscated hours before nominating the new speaker. On Wednesday (Oct 11), Republicans named House Majority Leader Steve Scalise the party's choice for speaker of the House.

The Republican members of the House of Representatives had their mobile phones confiscated hours before nominating the new speaker. On Wednesday (Oct 11), Republicans named House Majority Leader Steve Scalise the party's choice for speaker of the House. The voting was necessitated after Kevin McCarthy was suddenly ousted last week. In order to maintain the secrecy of the whole nomination process and prevent the information of the result from leaking out to the public, the Republican lawmakers were told to leave their phones with the staffers, who placed each phone in an envelope and gave each lawmaker a note card with a number, Business Insider reported. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who represents Georgia, said that she was "happy with" the decision, as it would cut down on "live tweeting of what's being said in our conference meetings." "Not of fan of snitches," she said. Phones put in envelopes Several photos circulated on social media X showed envelopes containing lawmakers' phones and members standing in a long queue to get phones back. All warranted criticism, which I am frustrated with. However, at least checking our cell phones has cut down on your live tweeting of what’s being said in our conference meetings and that part I’m happy with. Not of fan of snitches. https://t.co/IJZbMHMumZ — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) October 11, 2023 × These are the members’ cell phones. They had to put them in yellow envelopes and place it in this pile before they entered the room. pic.twitter.com/bbS8ouTNyZ — Leigh Ann Caldwell (@LACaldwellDC) October 11, 2023 × Cell phone cubby en route? pic.twitter.com/u11fkHqKnf — Joe Perticone (@JoePerticone) October 11, 2023 × minor chaos as House Republicans emerge to retrieve their phones. each one has a number for their cubby. staffer tells reporters to step back. pic.twitter.com/uZw4IWECPk — bryan metzger (@metzgov) October 11, 2023 × When the meeting was over, the lawmakers had to wait in long queues as they presented their respective note cards to staff. Meanwhile, Scalise, despite being nominated as the Republican’s choice for the speaker, has another major hurdle to pass. He now has to secure a majority of votes from the entire House, which is currently in recess, to officially become the Speaker. He needs at least 217 votes out of 435 to win the job. Task cut out for Scalise Acting Speaker Patrick McHenry said that Scalise had the right to “put his votes together for the floor and make sure the timing is right” and that he did not know when the House would reconvene for the final vote. Before selecting Scalise, Republicans rejected a proposal that would have required their nominee to secure 217 of their 221 votes. That allowed Scalise to win the nomination quickly, but left open the question of whether he would face a repeat of the battle in January for the role of speaker, which played out over four days. Scalise said his first action as speaker would be to schedule a vote on a resolution making clear that the United States stands with Israel in its war with Hamas militants in Gaza. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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