WASHINGTON(October 3, 2023)— House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sided with Democrats late Saturday night in a move to avoid a government shutdown over the weekend. “Hard-right” republicans have said it’s the last straw for the current House Speaker. On Monday, Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed for resolution to remove McCarthy as House Speaker.
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