Kevin McCarthy's speakership undermined by internal conflicts and ethics investigation

Kevin McCarthy's speakership was marred by internal conflicts within the Republican conference and an ongoing ethics investigation into Representative Matt Gaetz. McCarthy's concession to allow members to file a motion to vacate the chair backfired when Gaetz followed through with it. McCarthy's compromise on the debt ceiling deal further infuriated hard-right members of his party, leading Gaetz to file the motion. Despite needing support from moderate Democrats, McCarthy failed to strike a deal and ultimately lost the speakership.