The Speaker of the US House of Representatives,Kevin McCarthy, has been ousted by Republican hardliners led by Matt Gae.
McCarthy became the first person in 134 years to be ousted as speaker.
He had angered some Republican members after he backed a bill to keep government funds flowing in order to avoid a shutdown that would affect millions of people, from government officials to police and fire departments and military.
McCarthy will not stand again in the next election, which is expected to be held on 11 October.
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