Kevin McCarthy Fends Off Challenge For House Speaker Nomination—But Still Doesn't Have Votes To Win

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was nominated to be the next speaker of the House on Tuesday, fending off a challenge from Freedom Caucus-backed Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), but falling short of the votes needed to win the speakership once the new Congress takes office in January.

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