 Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a motion to vacate the chair on Monday, leading to the removal. With support from dissatisfied Republicans and the Democratic caucus, Gaetz’s motion passed. 

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Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a motion to vacate the chair on Monday, leading to the removal. With support from dissatisfied Republicans and the Democratic caucus, Gaetz's motion passed.{ai:summary}<p>Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) ousted as Speaker of the House after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) files motion to remove him. Dissatisfied Republicans and Democrats join forces to pass the motion. #politics</p>

Shakeup in Congress: Rep. Mccarthy Ousted as House Speaker After Rep. Gaetz's Bold Move

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