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U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Monday.

U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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McCarthy says the House will vote today on the effort to oust him as speaker

As hard-line House Republicans move to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership, Democrats say they won't help him. "Let them wallow in their pigsty of incompetence," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

McCarthy says the House will vote today on the effort to oust him as speaker

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How the far right could remove McCarthy and why his fate could be in Democrats' hands

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., pauses as he addresses reporters about efforts to pass appropriations bills and avert a government shutdown at the U.S. Capitol on Friday. He is joined at right by House Homeland Security Chair Mark Green, R-Tenn., and Rep. Monica de la Cruz, R-Texas. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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How the far right could remove McCarthy and why his fate could be in Democrats' hands

At least one House Republican, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, is publicly threatening to offer a resolution to try to remove the speaker. Here's how that procedural motion would work.

Biden is subject to an impeachment inquiry. Here's what's different from past cases

President Biden, seen here on Sept. 22, is the subject of an impeachment inquiry by House Republicans. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Biden is subject to an impeachment inquiry. Here's what's different from past cases

House Republicans have launched an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. But this case is different — both in substance and in process — from those of former presidents Nixon, Clinton and Trump.

Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti, pictured at a White House briefing last August, spoke to Morning Edition after the House passed its debt ceiling bill.

Deputy Director of the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti, pictured at a White House briefing last August, spoke to Morning Edition after the House passed its debt ceiling bill. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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'This is a compromise': How the White House is defending the debt ceiling bill

The House's debt ceiling bill has critics on both sides. Bharat Ramamurti, the deputy director of the National Economic Council, says the administration was able to secure some of its key priorities.

'This is a compromise': How the White House is defending the debt ceiling bill

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Republicans hope McCarthy's bill gives him leverage in debt ceiling standoff

President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy walk outside the U.S. Capitol at a Saint Patrick's Day event in March. The two haven't discussed the debt ceiling since February. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption

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Republicans hope McCarthy's bill gives him leverage in debt ceiling standoff

House Republicans narrowly passed a bill linking a debt ceiling raise to spending cuts, which Biden says he would veto. A political historian explains why he may have to make some concessions.

Republicans hope McCarthy's bill gives him leverage in debt ceiling standoff

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First raise the debt limit. Then we can talk about spending, the White House insists

White House chief of staff Jeff Zients, seen here in a Feb. 1, 2023 file photo, says President Biden wants to keep talks about government spending separate from a bill needed to raise the debt limit. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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First raise the debt limit. Then we can talk about spending, the White House insists

White House chief of staff Jeff Zients says debt limit talks and spending negotiations must be kept separate — despite House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's insistence they be tied together.

First raise the debt limit. Then we can talk about spending, the White House insists

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Speaker McCarthy leads first border trip in his new role. Critics call it a photo op

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks to the media following the opening ceremonies at the World Ag Expo on Tuesday in Tulare, Calif. Craig Kohlruss/The Fresno Bee/Tribune News Service via Getty Images hide caption

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Speaker McCarthy leads first border trip in his new role. Critics call it a photo op

The speaker led an all Republican delegation to Arizona's border with Mexico to highlight what he sees as problems in the region where border communities are facing strained demands.

The State of the Union will showcase the state of the Biden-McCarthy relationship

President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy listen to a sermon as they sit together at the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 2. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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The State of the Union will showcase the state of the Biden-McCarthy relationship

President Biden developed a strong working relationship with Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell over the years. The same isn't true for Biden and new Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

The State of the Union will showcase the state of the Biden-McCarthy relationship

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After meeting with Biden, McCarthy says he won't agree to clean debt ceiling increase

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill after meeting with President Biden on Feb. 1, 2023. Devin Speak/NPR hide caption

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After meeting with Biden, McCarthy says he won't agree to clean debt ceiling increase

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discussed how to avoid defaulting on the U.S. debt for an hour Wednesday. McCarthy said he and the president will continue searching for a solution.

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