McCarthy's ouster leaves the House adrift as divided Republicans seek to unite October 05, 2023 at 02:30AM

The removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House in disarray as Republicans struggle to find a new leader. The House convened briefly before going into recess, with North Carolina Rep. Patrick McHenry serving as caretaker speaker pro-tempore. The House will attempt to elect a new speaker next week, but the timing is uncertain. The current majority leader, Steve Scalise, is in line for the position but faces a challenge from Rep. Jim Jordan.