McCarthy Could Face Leadership Challenge | LATEST HEADLINES

Because there's a strong possibility the GOP will take the House of Representatives back Bakersfield congressman and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is moving to lock down the votes he needs from Republican colleagues to secure the role of speaker of the house. However, his ambitions could be challenged by the pro-Trump House Freedom Caucus. A source familiar with the deliberations says about two dozen current and incoming GOP representatives are open to opposing McCarthy unless concessions are made.

Meanwhile, ballots still need to be counted in Kern County days after the election ended. 23ABC asks the county why.