Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces ouster amid Republican infighting after stopgap funding Bill averts shutdown
Sunday, 1 October 2023 Republican Representative Matt Gaetz is calling for a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy, the top Republican in the House of Representatives, from his role as speaker. This comes after a stopgap funding bill, which received more support from Democrats than Republicans, was passed in the House. Gaetz's announcement highlights a growing rift within the GOP. McCarthy's decision to bring a bipartisan measure to the floor, despite potential threats to his leadership, signals a strategic choice.
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