TELETRADER News
10/3, 11:37 PM
(Source: TeleTrader)
McHenry temporarily takes over as speaker
Republican Representative of North Carolina Patrick McHenry (pictured left) assumed the role of interim Speaker following a motion to vacate the speakership, which ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (pictured right).
McHenry, a close ally of McCarthy, reportedly topped his secret list of potential successors.
McCarthy was removed from office amid internal turmoil within the GOP regarding negotiations regarding the government spending package.