California Republican Congressman Kevin McCarthy became the new House majority leader Thursday following a secret election on Capitol Hill. McCarthy, the current majority whip, succeeds Eric Cantor as leader after Cantor’s primary defeat earlier this month. Congressman Steve Scalise, R-La., was elected majority whip.
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