House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an ouster attempt from Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., who has filed a resolution to remove him from office. McCarthy is confident he can survive the attempt, as he has been relying heavily on the votes of House Democrats to pass bills. A vote on the resolution must occur within two legislative days, and it is expected to be a close one.
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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.
The U.S. Capitol Police are investigating an incident in which Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulled a fire alarm in a Capitol Hill office building. Security video reportedly shows Bowman trying to leave the building before he pulled the alarm. In response, former President Donald Trump claimed Bowman's actions were worse than the ex-president's supporters storming the Capitol, sparking a debate over the appropriateness of Bowman's actions and the implications of Trump's comments. The Capitol Police investigation is ongoing.
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.
Senator Lindsey Graham has criticized Representative Matt Gaetz's attempt to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his seat, calling it a "disaster" for the Republican party. President Joe Biden also commented on the situation, noting that "extreme MAGA Republicans" had attempted to walk away from a deal, but were stopped. With the 2022 midterm elections looming, it remains to be seen how the Republican party will move forward in the coming months.
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.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy put forward a resolution to extend government funding for 45 days, which was passed with the help of Democrats. This move was met with opposition from far-right Republicans, including Rep. Matt Gaetz, who threatened to oust McCarthy from his leadership position. Despite the challenge, McCarthy remained confident that he would survive, and the government was saved from a shutdown.
The House Freedom Caucus, a group of around four dozen conservative members, has blocked House Republicans' short-term funding bill, likely leading to a government shutdown. The rebels are pushing for steep spending cuts and are unconcerned with the potential shutdown. As a result, Republicans are without a game plan to avert the shutdown, which is set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday.