Kevin McCarthy has become the first Speaker of the House of Representatives to be removed from his position - how has this happened and what comes next?
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives has been ousted from his position in a historic vote forced by far-right Republicans he had spent nine months appeasing.gained control of the lower chamber of the US Congress at that time, meaning it should have been relatively straightforward to elect a Republican Speaker.
But he did not respond to questions about McCarthy's ousting as he left court in New York, where he is on trial for business fraud. Mr McHenry can serve in the temporary role indefinitely, but he does not have the full power of an elected sSpeaker - only those that are deemed"necessary and appropriate" to elect someone to the job.Staff members carry American flags back into the office of the Speaker of the House after they were used as a backdrop while Kevin McCarthy spoke to reporters
Republican politicians said they would need at least a week to choose a new Speaker, which will eat into the time necessary to pass legislation on funding.It is unclear who House Republicans will nominate for the Speakership - as the largest party in the House, who they choose is likely to win. It could be at least as chaotic this time around for Republicans, unless they conclude that such chaos is creating a public backlash that could doom their election prospects in 2024 and they unite.
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