A historic drama is playing out in the US House of Representatives as they attempt to choose a new speaker.
Republican Kevin McCarthy has been stopped six times so far by a group of hardliners within his own party who refuse to back him.
Without a speaker the chamber is unable to swear in members, fill vital committee roles or adapt rules for passing legislation.
President Biden said having a Congress that can’t function is embarrassing for the country.
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