House members applauded an official announcement on Friday that former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz will not return to Congress this term. Newsweek reached out to One America News Network, which airs The Matt Gaetz Show, for comment from Gaetz via email on Friday.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.