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October 4, 2023

McCarthy ousted as speaker as respect for institutions utterly crumbles

Eight Republican voted to oust Kevin McCarthy from his position as speaker, while 210 GOP members backed the former speaker.

October 3, 2023

Top Republican Rep. Steve Scalise working behind the scenes to replace Kevin McCarthy as speaker

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is already making calls to shore up support for him to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as speaker of the House of Representatives.

October 3, 2023

'Shell shocked' Kevin McCarthy will not run for House speaker again following removal

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will not run again for the role after being ousted in a narrow vote on Tuesday.

October 3, 2023

Who is Patrick McHenry, speaker pro tempore of House following McCarthy's ouster?

Republican North Carolina Congressman Patrick McHenry is now the temporary leader of the House of Representatives as speaker pro tempore following Kevin McCarthy's removal.

October 3, 2023

Hawley introduces bill to help key border states fight back against illegal immigration

Sen. Josh Hawley is introducing a bill to give states the ability to build their own barriers at the southern border – as numbers hit new record highs.

October 3, 2023

Rosendale says he'll vote for motion to oust McCarthy, as path for speaker to keep gavel narrows

Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale tells Fox News he will vote for a motion to vacate against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday.

October 3, 2023

GOP, Dems urge Biden admin to defend US businesses from Europe's eco regulations: 'Higher prices'

FIRST ON FOX: The Biden administration is facing pressure from House Republicans and Democrats alike to defend U.S. businesses from burdensome European climate regulations.

October 3, 2023

McCarthy says only five GOP votes needed to fire him, doesn't expect help from Dems

Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Tuesday he was confident he would keep his job while acknowledging that there are likely enough GOP votes to remove him.

October 3, 2023

Rep. Bowman mocked for statement condemning 'Nazi' fire alarm 'messaging guidance' from his own office

Conservatives and more mocked Rep. Jamaal Bowman over his latest statement related to the fire alarm incident, which condemned talking points from his own office.

October 3, 2023

Here are the 5 GOP lawmakers trying to oust McCarthy

At least five House Republicans have come forward to oppose House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., after Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., moved to take away his speaker's gavel.