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Kevin McCarthy's Unprecedented Ouster: A Political Rollercoaster

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Kevin McCarthy's Unprecedented Ouster: A Political Rollercoaster Introduction Well, folks, it seems the political circus has rolled into town once again, and this time, it's all about Kevin McCarthy and his dramatic removal from the Speaker's chair in the U.S. House of Representatives. Buckle up, because we're about to take you on a wild ride through the twists and turns of this captivating story. The Government's Close Call Just when you thought government shutdowns were a thing of the past, Congress gave us a heart-stopping moment. Hours before a potential financial cliffhanger, they managed to approve a short-term bill to keep the government's lights on until November 17th. It passed the House by a vote of 335-91, but here's the kicker – 90 Republicans were among the naysayers. In the Senate, the bill squeaked by with an 88-9 vote, with nine Republicans holding out. The Ukraine Conundrum In the midst of all this, there was a glaring absence –