Right-leaning Republican launches campaign to remove McCarthy from office

A motion has been filed by US congressman Matt Gaetz to remove Republican House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The tension between the two Republicans escalated when McCarthy collaborated with Democrats to pass a bill funding government agencies. McCarthy responded to Gaetz's motion by challenging him to proceed. Gaetz and other ultraconservatives opposed providing additional funding for Ukraine, claiming that the US is already spending too much on the country's conflict with Russia. McCarthy became Speaker in January after multiple rounds of voting, and Gaetz was among the Republicans who consistently voted against him. Further details on this developing story will be published soon. To stay updated, you can refresh the page or receive notifications on the BBC News App or by following @BBCBreaking on Twitter.