First Thing: Matt Gaetz introduces motion to oust Kevin McCarthy

Far-right congressman files motion after expressing outrage at speaker's bipartisan effort to avoid government shutdown. Plus, what do we really know about non-surgical cosmetic treatments?

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The congressman Matt Gaetz, a hard-right Republican of Florida, introduced a motion to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker on Monday, expressing outrage over the Republican leader's successful efforts to avoid a government shutdown this weekend.

Is the motion likely to fail? Gaetz acknowledged that his effort might fail - at least on the first try. But because of House Republicans' narrow majority, McCarthy can only afford to lose five votes within his conference and still hold the speakership, assuming every House member participates in the vote. Despite that tricky math, McCarthy has struck a defiant tone in recent days, insisting he has the votes to keep his gavel.

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