Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy removed as House Speaker

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WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, Republican Congressman, Kevin McCarthy, was removed as Speaker of the House of Representatives by both House Republicans and Democrats. This event will be marked as the first time in US History, that a House Speaker, has ever been removed from political office. Especially due to the fact, that this would have only been Rep. McCarthy’s first year. A vote was brought to the attention of the House Representatives, stating that Rep. McCarthy, should be removed as the acting House Speaker. The vote being led by Florida Congressman, Matt Gaetz, saying that Kevin McCarthy has failed to…...

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