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Republicans finally rally behind a new standard-bearer as the US House of Representatives elected its 56th speaker -- ending weeks of party infighting that paralyzed Congress in a period of international and domestic crisis. Louisiana's Mike Johnson, a staunch ally of Donald Trump and who spearheaded legal efforts to overturn the 2020 election, won unanimous support from his party to lead the lower chamber of Congress and draw a line under the chaos. IMAGES
The White House calls the latest negotiations with Republicans on avoiding a US debt default "productive." "The team has had productive discussions," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says. The upbeat assessment comes a week before the estimated "X date" when the government will run out of money if Republicans controlling the House of Representatives do not agree to authorizing more borrowing. SOUNDBITE
The White House says US support for Ukraine's war effort will be "unwavering" even if Republicans, who have expressed concerns about the level of spending, win midterm elections. "We are confident the United States' support will be unflinching and will be unwavering," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Members of South Korean supergroup BTS take part in the White House press briefing in Washington DC before meeting US President Joe Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes. IMAGES
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese will host a virtual meeting on "semiconductor and supply chain resilience" with CEOs on Monday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki says during a news briefing. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden and members of his administration meet at the White House for their first cabinet meeting. IMAGES