McCarthy ends first day of speaker’s election on shaky ground

Published January 3, 2023 10:39pm ET



The House agreed to adjourn after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) failed to secure the speakership in three ballots cast Tuesday, ending the day with his hard-fought bid for the gavel in jeopardy.

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