McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

The stunning removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House adrift as Republicans struggle to bring order to their fractured majority and begin the difficult and potentially prolonged process of uniting around a new leader.

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National story. 15 articles from 9 sources. Updated Oct 4, 2023.

Part of The 2023 House speaker fights, from McCarthy's 15 ballots to Mike Johnson

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Portland Press HeraldLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy’s ouster leaves House adrift as divided Republicans seek a new leader

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Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

Seattle TimesLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy’s ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy’s ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

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NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

NBC Los AngelesLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

NBC New YorkLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

NBC ChicagoLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy’s ouster leaves the House adrift as Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

WSVN MiamiLean Left· Oct 4, 2023

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MyNorthwestLean Right· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

Washington TimesLean Right· Oct 4, 2023

McCarthy’s ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite behind a new leader

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