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Oct 2023
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In Historic Vote Kevin McCarthy Ousted a...

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P.M. Edition for Oct. 3. The U.S. House of Representatives has ousted Kevin McCarthy from his post as speaker. It is the first time in history that has happened. National political reporter Eliza Collins has more. And Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of collapsed crypto exchange FTX, appears in court for the start of his financial-fraud trial. Cryptocurrency reporter Caitlin Ostroff reports. Listen to The Journal’s new series, The Trial of Crypto’s Golden Boy, for more. Plus, aviation reporter Ben Katz explains how criminal gangs are exploiting security gaps at airports. Annmarie Fertoli hosts.


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