Republican Matt Gaetz Moves to Formally Remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker

Republican Matt Gaetz officially moved to topple House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday, teeing up a high-stakes vote likely to dramatically shift the balance of power in Washington whatever the outcome. McCarthy’s embrace on Saturday of a bipartisan deal to avert a US government shutdown triggered the Florida Republican’s mutiny. Gaetz stood in the well of the House, formally launching the process. McCarthy must call a vote within two legislative days. The move, officially called a motion to vacate the chair, is a parliamentary process that has not resulted in...