Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has issued a not-so-veiled threat against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as McCarthy considers moving forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
### Summary
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's attempts to gain support for a government funding bill have been met with opposition from the Freedom Caucus, leading McCarthy to resort to cursing as tensions rise between him and members of his party; Mitt Romney's unauthorized biography reveals his unfiltered thoughts on Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and other conservative figures; Rep. Matt Gaetz and McCarthy's feud escalates as Gaetz threatens to oust McCarthy from his speakership; Hunter Biden faces selective prosecution from the Justice Department, sparking criticism from House Republicans; Speculation about replacing Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket arises, but she continues to receive support from President Joe Biden; Rumors about Sen. Tim Scott's dating life and its potential impact on his presidential campaign circulate, with Scott remaining tight-lipped on the subject; Rep. Lauren Boebert is kicked out of a musical performance in Denver for causing a disturbance by vaping, singing, and taking flash photographs.
House Republicans, including Rep. Matt Gaetz, are obstructing the passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, criticizing it for maintaining failed policies, corruption, election interference, and potentially leading the country into World War III.
The White House responded to Rep. Matt Gaetz's criticism of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy with a meme, acknowledging his rare moment of agreement before sarcastically stating that "the worst person you know just made a great point."
Rep. Matt Gaetz criticizes Speaker Kevin McCarthy, calling him "unhinged" and accusing him of being misogynistic in his attacks against him and Rep. Victoria Spartz.
Rep. Matt Gaetz and Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo sparred over the GOP's disagreement on government funding and investigations into President Biden, with Gaetz opposing short-term spending agreements and criticizing McCarthy's actions.
Rep. Eric Swalwell criticizes Speaker Kevin McCarthy's ability to govern and states that McCarthy effectively shares the top job in Congress with former President Trump, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Rep. Matt Gaetz.
House Republican Representative Matt Gaetz criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for not being serious about the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, stating that if McCarthy were serious, he would have subpoenaed Hunter Biden by now, suggesting that the investigation is a form of "failure theater."
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz's opposition to a short-term stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown is being questioned as a personal vendetta against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy by Fox News host Maria Bartiromo.
With a government shutdown looming and negotiations at a standstill, Rep. Matt Gaetz requests that his salary be withheld until funding is secured, while House Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks a sit-down with President Biden to resolve the issue.
Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens to force a vote to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, citing poor leadership in the House and calling on his Democratic colleagues to "bail out our failed Speaker."
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz accused House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of being behind a social media campaign targeting Gaetz, which McCarthy denied, during a heated exchange behind closed doors at a House GOP conference meeting.
Rep. Matt Gaetz and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy got into a heated exchange during a closed-door meeting amid tensions and accusations of online manipulation, with Gaetz threatening to oust McCarthy from his position as speaker.
Congress approved a temporary funding bill, avoiding a federal government shutdown, but Rep. Matt Gaetz faced mockery on social media for being a holdout against the bill.
Rep. Matt Gaetz is facing pushback from fellow Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who calls Gaetz's attempt to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy "absolutely ridiculous" and a distraction from the conservative agenda.
Stephen Colbert expressed his delight and mocked Rep. Kevin McCarthy's ousting as Speaker of the House, which was largely orchestrated by Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, who claims to fundraise from working Americans, held an invitation-only fundraising event with wealthy conservative donors, highlighting his reliance on big donors and the contradictions in his campaign rhetoric.
Republicans are seeking retribution against Rep. Matt Gaetz after his successful rebellion against House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, with some calling for his expulsion from the GOP and Congress itself.
Republican congressman Matt Gaetz defends his efforts to oust former speaker Kevin McCarthy, stating that if he loses his seat in Congress as a result, it will have been worth it.
Firebrand Rep. Matt Gaetz insists that his efforts to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy were worth it, even if it leads to his expulsion from Congress, as he is fighting for his constituents and to prevent America from financial ruin.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan expresses disgust with House GOP infighting and calls Rep. Matt Gaetz "a cancer on the party and on Congress" amid the removal of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Representative Matt Gaetz's successful motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker has solidified his position as a major player in Capitol Hill's drama and raised speculations about his future political ambitions, including a potential run for governor of Florida.
Congressman Matt Gaetz responds to criticism about leaving the House without a speaker, discussing his vote for Rep. Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House in an interview with CNN's Michael Smerconish.
Matt Gaetz and his House Republicans have caused chaos within the GOP, resulting in the failure of Kevin McCarthy and Steve Scalise, and leaving the House ineffective in addressing critical issues.
Representative Matt Gaetz apologized for a fundraising email that targeted fellow Republicans and expressed his intentions to follow Speaker-Designate Jordan's call to refrain from attacking fellow Republicans.
Rep. Matt Gaetz apologized after sending a fundraising email that accused fellow Republicans of teaming up with progressive House members, with his colleague Rep. Mike Lawler pointing out that it was Gaetz himself who had worked with "RADICAL DEMOCRATS" to remove a former Speaker.
Republican congressman Rep. Austin Scott attempted to blame Democrats for the recent House speaker debacle, despite the fact that it was a Republican effort led by Rep. Matt Gaetz; his remarks were widely criticized for avoiding responsibility.
The House GOP Conference meeting turned heated as members clashed over the speaker race, with Rep. Matt Gaetz refusing to sit down when told to by Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Mike Bost swearing at Gaetz, while members also criticized Jim Jordan for supporting a resolution to empower interim Speaker Patrick McHenry.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy scolded Rep. Matt Gaetz during a closed-door GOP conference meeting after Gaetz tried to interrupt McCarthy's remarks.
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy blames Rep. Matt Gaetz and other GOP hard-liners for the chaos and inability to elect a Speaker in the House of Representatives.
Rep. Matt Gaetz is upset that his preferred replacement for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Jim Jordan, was voted off the ticket in a secret closed-door meeting, blaming it on the "swamp," while McCarthy expressed concern about the damage done by Gaetz and his colleagues.
