Mike Johnson , Is Elected New House Speaker.br After Kevin McCarthy was ousted br over three weeks ago, .br Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana br has been elected to take the gavel. .br The GOP unanimously backed him br with 220 votes, while 209 Democrats br sought to elect Hakeem Jeffries.br Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.br Johnson is an ally of Donald Trump.br He was a main congressional figure in attempting to overturn 2020 election results.br As the new speaker, Johnson faces br mounting pressure on a number of issues.br Government funding expires on Nov. 17, br so the House and Senate will need to br work together to avert a shutdown.br Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel br must be decided upon. .br Meanwhile, aid for Ukraine and Israel br must be decided upon. .br Johnson has already had a measure come to the floor since being elected on Oct. 25.