Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., conducts a news conference in the U.S. Capitol on border security, government funding, and other issues, on Friday, September 29, 2023.
WASHINGTON — Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., who was ousted as House speaker this week, shot down reports that he was considering an early departure from Congress and said Friday that he won't be stepping down.
His comments came shortly after two people familiar with the situation told NBC News said McCarthy was considering resigning.
Asked whether he planned to remain a member of Congress, McCarthy said, "I'll look at that."
Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., chairman of the Republican Study Committee, is also considering jumping into the race.
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