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About our Patrick McHenry news
Latest news on Patrick McHenry, a Republican from North Carolina that been appointed as the interim House Speaker following the removal of Kevin McCarthy from the position on October 3, 2023. The change in leadership occurred after a coalition of far-right Republicans and Democrats collaborated to oust McCarthy, marking a historical first in American politics. As the new acting Speaker of the House, McHenry has already made notable decisions, including instructing former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to leave her Capitol hideaway.
Before this role, McHenry had a significant political career; he was elected to the House in 2005 representing North Carolina's 10th Congressional District and had been serving as the Chair of the House Financial Services Committee. Additionally, McHenry played a vital part in the bipartisan debt ceiling negotiations earlier in 2023 and has been known for his opposition to increased banking oversight following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. McHenry, who was also a key ally of McCarthy, was speculated to possibly run for the speakership, although he supported McCarthy during the recent upheaval in the House.
The arrangement of McHenry as the interim speaker is temporary until a permanent replacement is chosen, with some speculation around various Republicans making a run for the position. The process of selecting the interim speaker was conducted secretly as per House rules, and McHenry's appointment was only disclosed following McCarthy's removal.