Tom Emmer: Republicans pick third nominee for House Speaker

Republicans have picked Tom Emmer as their third nominee to be House of Representatives Speaker, three weeks after their last leader was ousted in a right-wing revolt.

The full chamber will now vote on the Minnesota congressman's candidacy, though it is unclear if he can win.

Mr Emmer emerged as the nominee in a series of internal party ballots.

The US legislature has been unable to pass bills since Kevin McCarthy was removed on 3 October.

Mr Emmer, 62, is currently House Majority Whip, making him the third-most powerful Republican in the House.

He may have difficulties in securing support from right-wing Republicans and allies of former President Donald Trump, however.

Some of them have criticised him for voting to certify the results of the 2020 election in President Joe Biden's favour.

A former college ice hockey player and coach, Mr Emmer also previously served as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, which works to help party candidates win elections across the US.