Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to reporters outdoors the Speakers Balcony on the U.S. Capitol Building on July 25, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) speaks to reporters outdoors the Speakers Balcony on the U.S. Capitol Building on July 25, 2023 in Washington, DC.

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