Five key takeaways from McCarthy’s historic ouster as US House speaker

The US House of Representatives did something major on Tuesday – they voted to kick Kevin McCarthy out of the Speaker's chair. This is a big deal because McCarthy is the first Speaker in US history to be removed from the job.

1. New (Temporary) Speaker: Patrick McHenry

For the first time ever, the House had to figure out what to do when a Speaker gets the boot. According to the rules, McCarthy had to give a list of names for the clerk of other members who could take over. Patrick McHenry from North Carolina was next on that list. So, he's the new "for the time being" Speaker.

2. Maybe Steve Scalise Next?

People are already talking about who could be the next Speaker. Steve Scalise from Louisiana, the current No. 2 House Republican, is a name in the mix. Matt Gaetz, the Florida congressman who played a big role in McCarthy's removal, mentioned Scalise as a possible choice. But Scalise is currently dealing with blood cancer. Gaetz says that shouldn't be a reason to skip over him.

3. Gaetz is Fired Up

Matt Gaetz isn't done making waves. He was against McCarthy for a long time, and after the vote, he called McCarthy a "creature of the swamp." Gaetz is expected to keep causing trouble for the House in the coming weeks.

4. GOP in Chaos

The Republican party is going through some serious chaos. Eight Republicans joined the Democrats to vote out McCarthy. Even Mike Pence, the former Vice President, said he's disappointed that some Republicans teamed up with Democrats for this move. Some say it's a vote for chaos, and it's unclear what happens next.

5. Uncertain Future

Nobody seems to know what comes next. Some say it looks like an 'apocalyptic' situation. Congressman Tom McClintock warned that if McCarthy goes, the House will be stuck, and Democrats might take over. He's worried about the balance of power and the direction the country might take.

This situation is a big deal, and everyone is watching to see what happens next.