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Who are the contenders to replace McCarthy as speaker of the House?

Two Republicans have already thrown their hats into the ring.
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Rep. Steve Scalise speaks to reporters following a House Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol, Sept. 27, 2023. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan arrives to a hearing with the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government on Capitol Hill, July 20, 2023.
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As student loan payments restart, Biden highlights push to improve 'broken' system

Republicans have broadly criticized his debt cancellation efforts.
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U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on his economic agenda at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland, on Sept. 14, 2023.
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on climate change

The presidential hopefuls are mostly following party lines on global warming.
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Climate
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Scramble for speaker begins after McCarthy ousted

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Rachael Bade discuss the scramble for a new House speaker as GOP representatives start vying for a nomination.
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VIDEO: Scramble for speaker begins after McCarthy ousted
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on elections, voting

Trump has spurred a wave of false conspiracy theories about the 2020 race.
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Election Integrity
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on guns

Gun deaths remain a major problem in the country.
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Gun Control
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on LGBTQ+ issues

Many GOP candidates vow to restrict gender-affirming care for trans youth.
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LGBTQ
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Trump appears in court again in New York trial on business dealings

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky is at the courthouse where former President Donald Trump is in court again for his ongoing civil trial over his business dealings.
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VIDEO: Trump appears in court again in New York trial on business dealings
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Biden calls for change of 'poisonous atmosphere in Washington' after McCarthy ouster

The president also expressed concern about funding for Ukraine.
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President Joe Biden speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, Oct. 4, 2023.
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on foreign policy

They have talked about China, Russia, Ukraine and more.
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Foreign Policy
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Biden addresses the challenges facing his polices following McCarthy's ouster

Despite the uncertainty, the president announced an additional $9 billion in student debt relief for 125,000 Americans.
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VIDEO: Biden addresses the challenges facing his polices following McCarthy's ouster
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Where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on the economy

From inflation to military spending, the hopefuls lay out their plans.
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Economy
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on abortion

Abortion is one of the most discussed issues among 2024 presidential candidates.
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Abortion
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on crime and criminal justice

The White House hopefuls have shared different opinions on policing.
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Crime
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Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on immigration

Republicans warn of "crisis" as Democrats say they want to curb harsh policies.
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Immigration
October 04

Rep. Jim Jordan says he will run for House speaker

Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan said he's jumping into the race for House speaker to replace Kevin McCarthy, who served for nine months before being voted out.
October 04
VIDEO: Rep. Jim Jordan says he will run for House speaker
October 04

Laphonza Butler sworn in as replacement for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Vice President Kamala Harris swore in Sen. Laphonza Butler to serve as California's senator on Tuesday, replacing the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
October 04
Vice President Kamala Harris swore in Sen. Laphonza Butler to serve as California's senator on Tuesday, replacing the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
October 03

'This is their civil war, they need to resolve it': Rep. Glenn Ivey on McCarthy

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) about the historic removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker, and why Democrats chose to vote against McCarthy staying in power.
October 03
VIDEO: 'This is their civil war, they need to resolve it': Rep. Glenn Ivey on McCarthy
October 03

'I don’t think we’ll be plunged into chaos': Rep. Matt Rosendale

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) about the historic vote to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, and what comes next for Republicans.
October 03
VIDEO: 'I don’t think we’ll be plunged into chaos': Rep. Matt Rosendale
October 03

By the Numbers: House Speaker history

A look at the numbers behind Rep. Kevin McCarthy being ousted as House Speaker, and the history of House Speakers with short tenures.
October 03
VIDEO: By the Numbers: House Speaker history
October 03

Multiple Trump co-defendants approached about plea deals in Fulton County: Sources

A number of former President Trump's co-defendants have received plea offers.
October 03
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis poses for a portrait April 19, 2023, in Atlanta
October 03

Kevin McCarthy will not run for Speaker again

Rep. Kevin McCarthy deliver remarks stating that he will not seek a second run for House Speaker after being the first ever to be ousted from the role.
October 03
VIDEO: Kevin McCarthy will not run for Speaker again
October 03

Who is Matt Gaetz, the Republican who toppled a speaker?

Once regarded as a conservative gadfly, he is now seen as a power broker.
October 03
Rep. Matt Gaetz walks away from the Capitol after his motion to vacate the chair of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy succeeded by a vote of 216-210 in Washington, Oct. 3, 2023.
October 03

Former Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) removed from post

ABC News Jon Karl, Katherine Faulders, also ABC contributors and former Senator Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), J and former Rep. John Katko (R-NY) join to discuss today’s unprecedented events on Capitol Hill.
October 03
VIDEO: Former Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) removed from post
October 03

MAGA-inspired House rebellion against McCarthy leaves chaos on Capitol Hill: ANALYSIS

The dramatic ouster was a long time coming -- for the speaker and his party.
October 03
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy listens to a question as he talks to reporters in the U.S. Capitol after the House of Representatives passed a stopgap government funding bill to avert an immediate government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 30, 2023.
October 03

Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) plus our panel discuss today’s historic vote and what this might mean going forward.
October 03
VIDEO: Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy ousted as House Speaker
October 03

Rep. Matt Gaetz gives remarks after House votes to remove McCarthy as speaker

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz delivers his remarks after the historic removal of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.
October 03
VIDEO: Rep. Matt Gaetz gives remarks after House votes to remove McCarthy as speaker
October 03

Kevin McCarthy becomes 1st House speaker ousted from position

ABC News breaks down the historic removal of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker and how this can affect future plans within Congress.
October 03
VIDEO: Kevin McCarthy becomes 1st House speaker ousted from position
October 03

Laphonza Butler sworn in as replacement for late Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Feinstein died last week at the age of 90.
October 03
Vice President Kamala Harris, right, swears in Laphonza Butler, left, to the Senate to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein, during a re-enactment of the swearing-in ceremony, Oct. 3, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Butler's wife, Neneki Lee, center, holds the Bible.
October 03

House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker

It is the first time a motion to vacate the office has succeeded.
October 03
VIDEO: House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker
October 03

What to know about Kevin McCarthy's rise and fall from power

The California Republican had said he wanted to be a "check" on Democrats.
October 03
House Minority Leader U.S. Rep. Kevin McCarthy arrives for an address by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 21, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
October 03

Republicans make last arguments on House floor

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has defended his record, including most recently in averting a partial federal government shutdown with Democratic support.
October 03
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has defended his record, including most recently in averting a partial federal government shutdown with Democratic support.
October 03

White House vows Ukraine aid will continue

But at current levels, it could run out in "a couple of months," it said.
October 03
Ukrainian servicemen of the 10th separate mountain assault brigade 'Edelveis' of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fire a 2S1 Gvozdika self propelled howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a position in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Sept. 26, 2023.
October 03

Gaetz debates motion to oust speaker: 'Chaos is Speaker McCarthy'

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is leading the charge against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
October 03
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida is leading the charge against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
October 03

Rep. Henry Cuellar gives firsthand account of being carjacked

The congressman was carjacked Monday night in Navy Yard.
October 03
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, talks to a member of the media during a campaign event in San Antonio, May 4, 2022.
October 03

Supreme Court hears heated debate over Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Payday loan companies allege that the way CFPB is funded is unconstitutional.
October 03
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 2020.
October 03

What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

The independent agency was established in 2011 under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
October 03
The independent agency was established in 2011 under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
October 03

Trump, DeSantis, more balk at debates, with competing calls to change or cancel them

The RNC is facing a series of tests of its ability to wrangle the candidates.
October 03
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a campaign event, Sept. 29, 2023, in Long Beach, Calif.
October 03

House Democrats don't plan to save Kevin McCarthy speakership

At least five Republicans have signaled they want McCarthy out.
October 03
Rep. Matt Gaetz, left, and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, right.
October 03

Why this effort to remove a House speaker made history

Kevin McCarthy was ousted after nine months as speaker.
October 03
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speaks to members of the media in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol, Oct. 2, 2023, in Washington.
October 03

House Speaker McCarthy facing rebellion from within his party

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy from the House speakership, setting up a dramatic vote that could paralyze the chamber for an indefinite period of time.
October 03
VIDEO: House Speaker McCarthy facing rebellion from within his party
October 03

On track to break record, TSA intercepts nearly 20 guns per day at airports

TSA is intercepting nearly 20 guns per day at checkpoints nationwide, putting the agency on track to break its annual firearms record, the agency told ABC exclusively.
October 03
TSA is intercepting nearly 20 guns per day at checkpoints nationwide, putting the agency on track to break its annual firearms record, the agency told ABC exclusively.
October 02

Congressman Henry Cuellar carjacked at gunpoint in Washington

Congressman Cuellar was carjacked at gunpoint Monday.
October 02
Democratic Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar.
October 02

Who is Mike Pence?

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sat down with former vice president and GOP presidential candidate Mike Pence on how his faith and values have shaped his 2024 campaign.
October 02
VIDEO: Who is Mike Pence?
October 02

Matt Gaetz moves to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, setting up dramatic vote

McCarthy has said he'll survive what he suggests is Gaetz's "personal" grudge.
October 02
Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks to the press outside the Capitol in Washington, Sept. 30, 2023.
October 02

Student loan payments resume

Our panel spotlights tens of millions of Americans who are preparing to open their wallets as student loan payments resume.
October 02
VIDEO: Student loan payments resume
October 02

Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) on the GOP and the government shutdown

Our panel discusses the dissent on Capitol Hill as Speaker McCarthy faces pressure from his own party over bipartisan bill.
October 02
VIDEO: Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX) on the GOP and the government shutdown
October 02

Ramaswamy campaign in 'new phase' amid bigger spotlight, scrutiny and polling plateau

The Republican candidate had a breakout moment after the first debate.
October 02
Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at the California Republican Party Convention in Anaheim, Calif., Sept. 30, 2023.
October 02

Who is Laphonza Butler, replacing late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein

Vice President Kamala Harris will swear her in on Tuesday.
October 02
Laphonza Butler speaks during a political event in Washington, June 23, 2023.
October 02

Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to introduce motion to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

ABCNL’s Jay O’Brien breaks down Republican infighting over House Speaker
October 02
VIDEO: Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to introduce motion to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy