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BREAKING: Kevin McCarthy is ousted as House speaker in a historic vote pushed by conservatives

MCCARTHY OUT AS HOUSE SPEAKER

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Democrats and 8 conservatives voted against McCarthy, the first time a House speaker has been ousted

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