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Biden wants to put an end to "crisis governing," build cross-party trust as McCarthy banishment vote looms

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(TSN): Kevin McCarthy barely got confirmed and throughout his time serving as the U.S. Speaker of the house he hung on to the position by his toenails. Matt Gaetz and his ultra-MAGA gang wanted to oust him because he did not agree with his budget negotiations primarily. The California Republican operated as a party go-between yet his ability to represent the party's views and values while welcoming partisan harmony is an unmastered skill in the almost 2 years he has served. The near-government shutdown he averted is a recent case in point. McCarthy overplayed the use of urgency and did not come out of the situation favorably. Gaetz filed the motion to vacate Monday saying that the Speaker dud not meet the demands of Republicans who voted for him reluctantly. A promise made was not a promise kept, which has A reporter asked Pres. Joe Biden if he can "trust" McCarthy to make good on keeping the government open. His response was hopeful. "It's time to end ...