Kevin McCarthy's removal as Speaker of the House

Kevin McCarthy, the Speaker of the House, was removed from his position through a motion to vacate vote, making him the first person to be ousted in this manner. The decision evoked mixed reactions, with some people expressing anger and others feeling satisfied. McCarthy's removal was attributed to a dispute he had with Matt Gates of Florida, where McCarthy failed to fulfill certain promises he made to secure his position, including putting an end to continuing resolutions. This highlighted the issue of Congress relinquishing its power of the purse and delegating it to various branches of the executive, leading to a lack of control and accountability. Despite Republicans passing a bill to keep the government open, this action was seen as a failure to govern, sparking anger and frustration within the party's establishment.