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Coverage dated September 13, 2023

McCarthy dares GOP detractors to 'file the f---ing motion' if they want to remove him

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The remarks, confirmed to NBC News by two sources in a closed-door meeting, reflect renewed tension within the House Republican ranks as a government shutdown looms.

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  1. NBC News

    McCarthy dares GOP detractors to 'file the f---ing motion' if they want to remove him (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The remarks, confirmed to NBC News by two sources in a closed-door meeting, reflect renewed tension within the House Republican ranks as a government shutdown looms.

  2. Washington Examiner

    McCarthy challenges those threatening to oust him as speaker: 'File the f***ing motion' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    During a closed-door meeting on Thursday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) offered his most pointed challenge yet to conservatives threatening to oust him as speaker, daring them to do it.

  3. The New Republic

    “Move the F***ing Motion”: McCarthy Dares GOP to Take Away His Gavel (opens The New Republic)

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    The House speaker has had enough of the farthest-right members of his own party.

  4. RedState

    Kevin McCarthy Slams Motion to Vacate Threats From His Colleagues, 'File the ******* Motion' (opens RedState)

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  5. New York Post

    McCarthy dares GOP critics to oust him as speaker: ‘File a f–king motion’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy issued a profane challenge to critics from his own caucus to oust him Thursday, saying disgruntled members should go ahead and “file a f–king motion” to replace h…

  6. The Daily Caller

    ‘File The F*cking Motion’: McCarthy Challenges GOP Opponents To Follow Through With Threat To Remove Him (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy challenged his GOP opponents to follow through with filing a motion to vacate the chair Thursday in a closed-door meeting.

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