LIVE: Kevin McCarthy seeks U.S. House speaker's gavel in new Congress

The newly Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives convenes for the first time, with Kevin McCarthy hoping to be elected to serve as the powerful speaker. But the Republican may have a rough road ahead as some of the most conservative members of his narrow majority are expected to oppose his leadership bid.

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