NC Republican Patrick McHenry named interim House leader after McCarthy ousted as speaker

Who is Rep. Patrick McHenry and why is he the interim House speaker?

McHenry, the bespectacled and bow-tied gentleman from North Carolina, is in the spotlight as the speaker pro tempore, the reluctant leader of a paralyzed House of Representatives. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote, as scramble begins for a Republican leader - West Hawaii Today

WASHINGTON — Speaker Kevin McCarthy was voted out of the job Tuesday in an extraordinary showdown — a first in U.S. history, forced by a contingent of hard-right conservatives and throwing the House and its Republican leadership into chaos.

Commentary: Ouster of US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy highlights deeper dysfunction in the Republican Party

The removal of US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is a dysfunctional attempt by a handful of Republicans to defy the overwhelming bulk of their conference, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Jonathan Bernstein.

Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is the leader of the House, at least for now

Kevin McCarthy got the House Speaker position in a historic 15 rounds of voting in January 2023, 8 months later, he's ousted after one round of votes

Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is the leader of the House for now. Who is the speaker pro tempore?

For McHenry, who stands out with his signature bow ties, the interim job marks his most public position to date during his 10 terms in the House. Here's a look at who he is and how he ended up in the position.

Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is the leader of the House for now. Who is the speaker pro tempore?

For McHenry, who stands out with his signature bow ties, the interim job marks his most public position to date during his 10 terms in the House. Here's a look at who he is and how he ended up in the position.