THE new Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, has described himself as a “Bible-believing Christian” in his first interviews after the election. Mr Johnson, who is a lawyer, was elected Speaker on Wednesday of last week, after four ballots. During the three-week contest to elect a new Speaker, the House has been unable to legislate or agree spending plans. After his victory, Mr Johnson suggested that his election had been ordained by God. Mr Johnson has served on the board of the Southern Baptist Convention, which welcomed his election.

Source: The Times October 30, 2023 13:49 UTC