The tragedy of McCarthy
The Bakersfield Republican went through the ringer to secure his speakership. A group of his colleagues just secured him the boot. October 4, 2023 View in browser Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy is surrounded by the media and police at the Capitol in Washington on Oct. 3. (J. Scott Applewhite / Associated Press) By Ryan Fonseca Good morning. It's Wednesday, Oct. 4 . Here's what you need to know to start your day. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted Laphonza Butler was sworn in as California's newest U.S. senator 11 California hikes to see spectacular fall foliage And here's today's e-newspaper T