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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 25: U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to reporters outside the Speakers Balcony at the U.S. Capitol Building on July 25, 2023 in Washington, DC. McCarthy held the media availability with reporters to discuss a potential impeachment inquiry against U.S. President Joe Biden that would focus on the Biden family's alleged financial misconduct. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

U.S. Turmoil: Global Perspective And Impact

The world is closely watching the U.S. political turmoil, witnessing historic events: The first-ever removal of a House Speaker, with 8 Republicans joining Democrats to make it happen.

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 17: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) (L) and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) point out friends as they await the arrival of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on May 17, 2022 in Washington, DC. A day earlier, Mitsotakis held bilateral meetings with President Joe Biden where the two leaders discussed Greek-U.S. relations and their support of the people of Ukraine in the face of invasion by Russia. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Steve Scalise To Run For House Speaker After McCarthy Ouster

Majority Leader Steve Scalise has officially entered the race to become the next Speaker of the House.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 16: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) looks on during a news conference discussing H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, on Capitol Hill on October 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. The bill aims to end the ban on Medicare negotiating directly with drug companies, and reinvest in innovation medical treatment. (Photo by Zach Gibson/Getty Images)

Interim House Speaker Evicts Pelosi, Steny Hoyer From Private Capitol Offices

Interim House Speaker Patrick McHenry, who is stepping up to replace McCarthy for the time being, did not take long to make his presence known on Capitol Hill.

McCarthy Out as House Speaker Amid GOP Infighting

Kevin McCarthy has been voted out of his House Speaker position after efforts led by Representative Matt Gaetz.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 09: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) speaks during an on-camera interview near the House Chambers during a series of votes in the U.S. Capitol Building on January 09, 2023 in Washington, DC. During 118th Congress's first day of business since electing a Speaker of the House, the House held a series of votes on a rules package with parameters for the House of Representatives. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Rep. Jim Jordan Confirms He Is Running For House Speaker

Ohio Representative Jim Jordan confirmed to reporters on Wednesday morning that he would be launching a bid to become the 56th Speaker of the House of Representatives.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 20: Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) speaks to reporters in the U.S. Capitol Building on September 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) continues to negotiate amongst the different factions of the Republican party to reach an agreement on legislation preventing a lapse in government funding, which would still need to pass in the U.S. Senate. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

GOP Rep. Patrick McHenry Named As New House Speaker, Replacing McCarthy

The House Clerk quickly announced that Representative Patrick McHenry will be taking over temporarily as the new Speaker after Kevin McCarthy was relieved of his duties in a historic House vote.