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.
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House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden are facing scrutiny over a potential secret side deal on Ukraine funding, which was not included in a recent spending bill. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has accused McCarthy of cutting the deal and plans to file a motion to oust him as speaker. President Biden has refused to comment on the matter, and some Republican lawmakers have called for McCarthy's ouster. The truth of the alleged side deal remains unknown.
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has announced his intention to force out House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position of power, accusing him of making a "secret side deal" with President Biden on Ukraine funding. Gaetz plans to push for a no-confidence vote in the Republican leader later this week, but concedes that McCarthy "probably" can survive the effort. McCarthy has yet to respond to Gaetz's accusations or plans.
President Joe Biden has reassured allies of continued U.S. financial support for Ukraine, despite a short-term funding package that dropped assistance for the country. Congress passed a bill to keep the government funded until November 21, giving them more time to negotiate a longer-term solution. Biden urged Congress to act quickly to ensure the continued flow of American aid to Ukraine.
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) has announced his intention to file a motion to vacate the speakership of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) this week, citing McCarthy's lack of trustworthiness. The bill passed Saturday night did not include new funding for Ukraine, and McCarthy has said that those wanting more funding for Ukraine will have to give in on border security funding. This motion, if successful, would be a major shake-up in the House of Representatives, and it is unclear how it will be received by other members of Congress.
Congress has passed a stopgap bill to keep federal agencies funded and workers at their desks through mid-November, with 209 Democrats and 126 Republicans in support. The bill includes $6 billion in aid to help Ukraine defend itself against Russian invaders, but House Republicans have agreed to give up their demands and not provide new aid. This is seen as a victory for the Trump administration, but is also a cause for concern as it may encourage Russian aggression.
President Joe Biden signed a bill to fund the government just hours before the government was set to enter a technical shutdown, avoiding a shutdown and providing disaster relief funding. Members of both parties expressed relief, but the bill is likely to only delay, not resolve, future fights.
Couples in Washington D.C. are rushing to the marriage bureau to get their wedding licenses in anticipation of a looming government shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said the Senate's proposed continuing resolution is unlikely to pass in the House, and Telaya Charles, who works at the marriage bureau, said it was busier than a normal Wednesday with couples talking about the shutdown. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has urged the House to pass the bipartisan measure to fund the government, but it remains to be seen if Congress will be able to avoid a shutdown.