Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote after debt deal Freedom Caucus turmoil

House Republicans vote 216-210 to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the first time in US history a Speaker has been removed by a motion to vacate. The ouster is led by Rep. Matt Gaetz of the Freedom Caucus, citing McCarthy's bipartisan debt ceiling deal with Biden and his avoidance of a government shutdown. The House goes three weeks without a speaker, unable to pass legislation or foreign aid packages. Rep. Jim Jordan fails twice to win the speakership before Republicans eventually elect Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana, a previously obscure member known for his role in challenging the 2020 election results. The chaos hampers Biden's ability to pass Ukraine aid and other priorities for months.