New house of representatives speaker

You're referring to the recent election for the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives!

As of January 7, 2023, the new Speaker of the House of Representatives is Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). He was elected to the position with a narrow margin, receiving 216 votes from the Republican caucus, while Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) received 212 votes from the Democratic caucus.

Here's a brief background on Kevin McCarthy:

• Born: January 26, 1965, in Bakersfield, California
• Education: California State University, Bakersfield (BA in Economics)
• Political career: First elected to the House of Representatives in 2006, representing California's 20th congressional district
• Leadership roles: Served as House Majority Whip (2011-2019) and House Minority Leader (2019-2023)
• Priorities: McCarthy has emphasized the need for bipartisanship, infrastructure development, and addressing the national debt.

As Speaker, McCarthy will play a crucial role in shaping the legislative agenda, negotiating with the Biden administration, and leading the Republican caucus in the House.