House GOP Elects Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker Amid Party Unrest and Questions Over Mark Meadows' Cooperation with Special Counsel

Johnson's election follows failed bid by Jim Jordan, as GOP grapples with Mark Meadows' granted immunity and potential cooperation in ongoing special counsel investigation.

• Rep. Mike Johnson was elected as Speaker by the House GOP, succeeding in a bid where Jim Jordan failed.
• There continues to be significant uncertainty and turmoil within the GOP, evident from the difficulty they had in choosing a Speaker.
• Mark Meadows, an important figure within the GOP, has been granted immunity and is speculated to be cooperating with the special counsel investigation.
• Mitt Romney's discomfort with his party's choices and direction is palpable, pointing to possible internal strife.
• Previous Speaker contender Jim Jordan's failed attempt signifies a shift in the GOP's leadership and potentially its future direction.

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