Centrist Republicans float reinstating McCarthy as speaker following Israel attacks

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Some Republicans are considering a move to reinstate Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as top leader of the House as the chamber finds itself without a speaker during a war involving one of the country's strongest allies.

Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist group, attacked Israel early Saturday. At least 700 Israelis and 400 Palestinians have been killed after Israel launched a counterattack against Gaza. President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have told Israeli leaders that the United States stands behind Israel and will offer additional aid over the coming days.

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