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Kevin McCarthy has harsh words for the Republicans who ousted him

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McCarthy said that he would not seek the speakership again, before blasting Matt Gaetz and other Republicans who voted for his removal as "not conservatives."

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  1. After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker

    Headline from FOX 5 DC ·

  2. Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote, as scramble begins for a Republican leader

    Headline from Wfmy News 2 ·

  3. Newest

    Kevin McCarthy has harsh words for the Republicans who ousted him

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    Rep. Matt Gaetz says he will move to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ‘this week' (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she would support a motion to remove McCarthy from the speakership.

  2. NBC 6 South Florida

    Rep. Matt Gaetz says he will move to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker this week (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Gaetz had threatened to move to oust McCarthy if he worked with Democrats to fund the government.

  3. Local News 8

    Matt Gaetz says he will attempt to oust Kevin McCarthy from the speakership this week (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Aileen Graef, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Matt Gaetz is planning to attempt to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the role this week after the House leader worked with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown on Saturday.

  4. Insider

    Matt Gaetz, MAGA loyalist, agrees with Democrats: McCarthy 'lied' to Biden on budget deal (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The Florida Republican bashed his party's leadership on Sunday, again saying he plans to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

  5. WDIO Duluth

    Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. 'Bring it on,' McCarthy says (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Rep. Matt Gaetz says he'll try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week. Gaetz's announcement Sunday comes after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation on Saturday that avoided a government shutdown.

  6. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Rep. Matt Gaetz says he intends to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ‘this week' (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she would support a motion to remove McCarthy from the speakership.

  7. Triblive

    Matt Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. 'Bring it on,' McCarthy says (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    WASHINGTON — Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday he will try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation that avoided a government shutdown. “Bring it on,” McCarthy responded.

  8. Washington Times

    Matt Gaetz to try to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker this week, payback for making deals with Dems (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Rep. Matt Gaetz announced Sunday he would attempt to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the top job in the House.

  9. Fox32 Chicago

    After government funding close call, Matt Gaetz says he will push to oust McCarthy as speaker (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has the support of a large majority of House Republicans, but because the GOP holds such a slim majority, he may need votes from some Democrats to keep his job.

  10. Roll Call

    Gaetz plans move to oust McCarthy, says GOP needs new leader (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., said he would seek to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his post after the House passed a short-term budget Saturday.

  11. Breitbart News

    Gaetz: I Won't Deal with Dems — They Will 'Own' McCarthy if They Save His Speakership (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that after he offers a motion to vacate House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) post, if the Democrats save him, they will "own" him. | Clips

  12. News Nation Now

    Gaetz says he’ll push to unseat McCarthy this week (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) on Sunday said he will push to unseat House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) this week, vowing to make good on his threat after McCarthy backed a measure to prevent a gove…

  13. The Daily Caller

    Rep. Matt Gaetz Announces Plans To Oust Speaker McCarthy (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz announced his plan Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from leadership.

  14. Portland Press Herald

    Rep. Matt Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. ‘Bring it on,’ McCarthy says (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Rep. Matt Gaetz says he'll try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week

  15. Politico

    Gaming out Matt Gaetz’s bid to oust Kevin McCarthy (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    Both Republicans likely need the support of Democrats to prevail in their battle over the speakership. Here’s how that could shake out.

  16. Washington Examiner

    McCarthy brushes off Gaetz's threats to oust him: 'Bring it on' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    On Sunday, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) shot back at Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), threatening to file a motion to vacate this week.

  17. MyNorthwest

    Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week and calls for new House leadership (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Matt Gaetz said Sunday he will try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this

  18. Tampa Bay Times

    Florida’s Rep. Matt Gaetz says he’ll try to oust Speaker McCarthy this week (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    Gaetz went on CNN with a message for the speaker of the House. McCarthy responded in a TV appearance of his own.

  19. Wall Street Journal

    Matt Gaetz Plans Vote to Oust McCarthy After Speaker Avoids Shutdown (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    “I do intend to file a motion to vacate against Speaker McCarthy this week,” Gaetz said Sunday.

  20. Rolling Stone

    Gaetz Wants to Oust McCarthy From Speakership for Averting a Shutdown (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    “The one thing everybody has in common is that nobody trusts Kevin McCarthy,” the Florida congressman claimed

  21. Forbes

    McCarthy Shrugs Off Gaetz’s Threat To Oust Him As House Speaker: ‘Bring It On’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Rep. Matt Gaetz plans to push for Kevin McCarthy's ouster as House Speaker this week—leading McCarthy to tell him to "bring it on."

  22. New York Post

    Matt Gaetz vows to try to oust McCarthy after speaker teamed with Dems to avert shutdown (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Chief GOP agitator Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) announced Sunday that he will file a motion to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

  23. The Guardian

    Matt Gaetz will move to oust McCarthy as speaker after deal to avert shutdown (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Far-right Florida congressman tells CNN he will seek to ‘rip the Bandaid off’ after deal with Democrats to fund government

  24. WHDH Boston

    Rep. Matt Gaetz is threatening to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy. It won’t be easy - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — “How would you be different as speaker, compared to Mr. Boehner?” a reporter asked then-House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy in September 2015

  25. KTVZ Bend

    Matt Gaetz moves to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speaker (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Haley Talbot, Kristin Wilson and Clare Foran, CNN (CNN) — Rep. Matt Gaetz on Monday moved to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the top House leadership post, offering a motion to vacate the chair on the House floor – a rare procedural move that can be used to force a vote to remove the

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