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Midterms Live Updates: McCarthy Wins Speaker Nomination; Trump Prepares 2024 Announcement
NYTs alert - House Republicans, who are within one seat of a majority, chose Kevin McCarthy for speaker over a challenger from the right. Senator Rick Scott said he will challenge Senator Mitch McConnell for minority leader. Former President Donald J. Trump is expected to launch a presidential run Tuesday evening.
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