Kevin McCarthy, Ousted House Speaker, Resigns from Congress

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Kevin McCarthy, Ousted House Speaker, Resigns from Congress
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Kevin McCarthy, the ousted US House Speaker, has announced his resignation from Congress, leaving the Republican party with a slim majority. McCarthy's departure comes after his removal as speaker and the recent expulsion of a scandal-plagued Republican representative. McCarthy stated that he would remain involved in Republican politics and continue to recruit candidates for elected office. His resignation underscores his fall from political fortune in recent months. Special elections will be held to replace McCarthy and the expelled representative.

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