Posted 10/8/2023, 8:00:00 AM
House in Disarray as McCarthy Ousted Amid Israel Crisis
- House Republicans furious over McCarthy's ouster amid Israel crisis, worried about security implications
- Lawmakers navigating uncharted territory; first time a House speaker has been removed mid-term
- Financial Services Chair McHenry serving as interim speaker but powers unclear
- Two candidates vying for top job - Scalise and Jordan
- Republicans urged to unify quickly, select new speaker so Congress can aid Israel amid war with Hamas