Visibly irritated McCarthy dares Republican hard-liners to try to oust him in closed-door meeting
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told the Republican caucus behind closed doors on Thursday he's not afraid of his critics forcing a possible vote to oust him. During a closed-door meeting with his conference, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Thursday dared Republican hard-liners to try to oust him as speaker, according to multiple sources in the room. A defiant McCarthy said he's not afraid of a motion to vacate, sources said, telling his colleagues: "Move the f------ motion." Some in the room described McCarthy as visibly irritated. MORE: McCarthy orders impeachment inquiry into Biden amid pressure from hard-liners Tensions between McCarthy and the House Freedom Caucus are at a high level amid a spending showdown on Capitol Hill. McCarthy on Thursday warned Republicans they would lose the shutdown fight if they don't start passing bills soon, according to sources. He said the House will stay in session if the government is not funded. Speaker of the House Kevin ...