OnPolitics: Will McCarthy be ousted?

Did you think Congress would take a break after averting a government shutdown over the weekend? Think again.

Advertisement Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Tue Oct 3 2023 Marina Pitofsky | Associate Editor/Politics Hi OnPolitics readers! Did you think Congress would take a break after managing to avert a government shutdown over the weekend? Think again. Republicans brawl: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is in the fight for his political life as the California Republican stares down a motion to oust him for the speakership, USA TODAY's Ken Tran reports. The rebellion, led by conservative hardliner Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has roiled the House in chaos. Gaetz's push to oust McCarthy – known as a motion to vacate – has the support of a handful of hard-right lawmakers who have expressed anger at McCarthy for working with Democrats to avert a government shutdown. And Democrats have no interest in saving McCarthy from his fellow Republicans in votes on the effort expected this afternoon. "House Democrats will continue to put people over politics. We are ready to find bipartisan common ground," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Our extreme colleagues have shown no willingness to do the same. They must find a way to end the House Republican Civil War," he added. Live updates: Democrats won't save Kevin McCarthy as Matt Gaetz moves to oust him as house speaker Stay in the known on politics: Sign up for the OnPolitics newsletter New Hampshire debate watchers have a message for Christie: Get off the island GOP primary voters in New Hampshire want Donald Trump to participate in the next debate, and they're also clear on who shouldn't show up. READ MORE Advertisement Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to gun charges: recap Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal gun charges in Delaware Court. A plea deal for tax and gun charges fell apart in July. READ MORE Rep. Henry Cuellar carjacked by 3 robbers in Navy Yard near the Capitol Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was carjacked Monday night by three armed men in Navy Yard near the Capitol building in Washington, D.C. READ MORE U.N. approves Kenya-led mission to take on Haiti's powerful gangs Kenya has pledged to send at least 1,000 security personnel to help train and assist Haitian police combat gang violence. READ MORE Six GOP presidential candidates set for USA TODAY town hall in N.H. Presidential candidates will offer opening remarks, and for the rest of the hour they'll take questions from voters in a substantive conversation. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •  Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •  Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •   Privacy Notice  •  Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback