Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy has been removed leaving the House without a leader. The next steps are uncertain as the House faces this historical moment. McCarthy faced dissatisfaction from fellow members, particularly from the hard-right faction of his party. In an effort to avoid a government shutdown, McCarthy made a deal with Democrats to keep the government open, which disappointed hard-right Republicans. The Speaker of the House position is now seen as difficult and undesirable, making potential candidates reluctant to run, and Republicans lack the plan to select a new Speaker.