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Rep. Jasmine Crockett dared the Florida Republican to "do it" — but pointed out a flaw in his plan.
“We want him out,” an unnamed House Republican said, according to CNN.
The former House speaker told CNN's Jake Tapper he was wasting his time speaking with the far-right Florida congressman.
Rep. Matt Gaetz says he'll try to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a fellow Republican, from his leadership position this week.
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"I think we need to rip off the Band-Aid. I think we need to move on with new leadership that will be trustworthy,” the Florida Republican said.
GOP leaders have warned their colleagues that a shutdown is a political loser. But early numbers show the public may just blame everyone.
The former White House aide fired back at the extremist Florida lawmaker.
The extremist Florida congressman said he knows whom to blame if there's a government shutdown — and it's not Joe Biden.
The Pennsylvania senator gives the Florida congressman a reality check after an insult about his fashion.
Far-right Republicans have been threatening for months to file a motion forcing a no-confidence vote in the House speaker.