Mr. McCarthy is ready to return as Speaker of the US House of Representatives.

Congressman Kevin McCarthy has left open the possibility of returning to the Speaker's seat if supported, just a week after he was ousted.

Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted as Speaker of the House of Representatives last week, said on October 9 that he was ready to return to the position if he had enough support from Republicans. "I will do whatever the Republicans ask. We need to be strong and united," he said.

Republicans who control the US House of Representatives are facing pressure to choose a speaker after Israel declared war on the Hamas militant group that controls the Gaza Strip. Washington's aid to Tel Aviv will not be approved until the US House has a new leader.

Congressman Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters in Washington on October 3. Photo: Reuters — Congressman Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters in Washington on October 3. Photo: *Reuters*

Representative Steve Scalise, the No. 2 Republican in the House, and conservative leader Jim Jordan are campaigning to succeed Mr. McCarthy. However, neither has secured enough support to become the next speaker.

Kevin McCarthy was removed from his position as Speaker of the House of Representatives after a vote on October 3, when eight far-right Republicans joined all Democrats in opposing him. Congressman Patrick McHenry was appointed interim House leader while Republicans searched for a replacement.

Republicans plan to meet on October 10 to choose a successor to Senator McCarthy, with a vote expected on October 11.

The Speaker of the House is a powerful position that can decide the success or failure of the US President's agenda, as well as maintain the effective operation of the legislative body. This seat in US history has always belonged to the majority party in the House.

The House leader interprets legislative action for officials and the American public, and oversees the work of committees. They manage the House, steering debate in a way that favors their party’s priorities. The speaker oversees everything from audits to procurement to staffing within the agency.

The last two House speakers have also opened impeachment investigations into the sitting US president.

To be elected speaker of the House, a candidate must receive the support of a majority of the members of the House. The Republicans currently hold a majority in the House with 221 seats, while the Democrats control 212 seats.

Vu Anh (According to Reuters )

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