Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has called out the eight breakaway Republicans who voted to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy as "traitors," causing "total chaos" and inviting negative media attention to the Republican Party. The move was led by Rep. Matt Gaetz (Fla.) and McCarthy lost the vote and then announced he wouldn't be running to get the job back. Gingrich has suggested that the eight Republicans should be "primaried," and the future of the Republican Party remains uncertain.
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This article discusses a tragic plane crash in Newberg, Oregon on Tuesday night, which resulted in two fatalities and one injury. The cause of the crash is unknown and is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of aviation safety.
Key takeaways: Kevin McCarthy’s decision not to seek his old job has set off intense jockeying among ambitious House Republicans. McCarthy’s tenure as leader of…
Nancy Pelosi, former House Speaker, has been ordered to vacate her workspace in the Capitol by the new interim Speaker Patrick McHenry. This incident has caused a stir among both Republicans and Democrats, and it remains to be seen how the new Republican leadership will address this situation and the important decisions that they must make, including the potential impact on the bipartisan "problem solvers caucus".
On Tuesday night, a shooting occurred on the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, resulting in multiple people being shot. The Baltimore Police Department declared an active shooter situation and asked everyone to shelter in place, but later announced on social media that the incident was no longer considered an active shooting. The BPD is continuing to investigate the incident and is asking anyone with information to contact them, while the university has yet to release a statement.
On Tuesday, the House of Representatives voted to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), leaving the chamber in a state of paralysis and increasing the odds of a government shutdown. With no clear successor, the Republican Party is now tasked with finding a new leader to take the House forward and avoid a costly budget standoff. The future of the chamber is uncertain, and the party will need to find a consensus soon.
Kari Lake Launches Campaign for U.S. Senate in Arizona, Adding Interesting Dynamic to Three-Way Race
Kari Lake Launches Campaign for U.S. Senate in Arizona, Adding Interesting Dynamic to Three-Way Race
Kari Lake, a former television anchor and Republican, has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate in Arizona. Lake ran for governor of Arizona last year, but lost to Democrat Katie Hobbs. The race is expected to be a three-way race between the eventual Republican nominee, Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, and incumbent Senator Kyrsten Sinema. Lake’s entry into the race will add an interesting dynamic as she has been vocal in her support of former President Trump’s policies.
House Republicans voted to remove House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as speaker on Tuesday, after Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida accused McCarthy of making a "secret side deal" with President Biden. Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., is the acting House speaker and the House Republicans are expected to hold an election for the position next week.