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Mike Johnson survives razor-thin vote to remain US House Speaker

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Post date January 3, 2025

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Trump-backed Mike Johnson has been re-elected as US House Speaker in the first round of voting, after overcoming a Republican revolt. Also: Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri “listening” lawsuit.

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