On Tuesday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was removed from his position after Democrats voted in support of Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-FL) motion for McCarthy to vacate the speakership. The 216-210 vote was the first time in U.S. history that the House ever removed a speaker. Seven other Republicans joined the House Democrats to oust McCarthy, including: Reps. Andy Biggs (AZ), Ken Buck (CO), Eli Crane (AZ), Bob Good (VA), Matt Rosendale (MT), Tim Burchett (TN), and Nancy Mace (SC). The move angered many Republicans, including former President Donald Trump who slammed the decision on Truth Social.  “Why is it

Over the weekend, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) slammed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-CA) for the “personal” vendetta Gaetz has against him, saying that Gaetz was more concerned about getting in front of cameras than securing legislative wins. McCarthy made his comments during an interview on Sunday with CBS News’ “Face The Nation” with Margaret Brennan after the House managed to pass a bill to fund the U.S. government over the next 45 days.  “You know, this is personal with Matt,” McCarthy said. “Matt voted against the most conservative ability to protect our border, secure our border. He’s more interested in