Trump's dual drama unfolds from the courtroom to the House

[Daily Kos Evening Brief]( [Evening Brief: From the courtroom to the House, Trump's dual drama unfolds]( After Kevin McCarthy’s removal as speaker of the House, the epic Republican meltdown is burning even hotter. Donald Trump sure had a lot to say during his [hallway tantrum]( in a New York City courthouse, but he couldn’t be bothered to [lift one tiny finger to help then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy](. All he did was post on social media: “Why is it that Republicans are always fighting among themselves, why aren’t they fighting the Radical Left Democrats who are destroying our Country?” That was quite hilarious, given that no one trashes other Republicans more effectively, nor with more gusto, than Trump himself. Meanwhile, Republicans’ blame game is strong. McCarthy bizarrely [blamed former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi]( for his failures. In his mind, Democrats should have come running to his defense, despite his 10 months of undermining key Democratic priorities while he [propped up Trump]( every step of the way. Another top Republican [blamed the Jews]( (George Soros). Senate Republicans, however, are [putting the blame]( exactly where it belongs. “These insurgents have no plan and now they’ve created even more chaos and it’s not good for the House, it’s not good for Republicans, and they have no clear path forward,” Sen. John Cornyn said. [Fox News is also unhappy]( about McCarthy’s ouster by Republican hard-liners. Then there’s the extremist Freedom Caucus, which is [now floating nominating Donald Trump for speaker](. Don’t worry. House rules appear to forbid anyone under his level of indictment from holding the job. Wondering what’s next for the House? [This story has you covered]( Other top stories: - [Rudeness shadows the new House speaker pro tempore, known more for inexperience]( - [Tensions escalate: Gaetz's 'failure theater' remark rocks GOP debate]( - [The Jan. 6 betrayal that sealed McCarthy's fate]( - [If you can afford to make a monthly donation, please take a minute right now to give $3 to keep Daily Kos online and accessible for everyone.]( - [Zombie apocalypse no-show: QAnon strikes out again]( - [Deposition videos show Trump family, associates bus-tossing, pleading ignorance about their books]( - [Florida man charged with voter fraud blames rivalry between Trump and DeSantis supporters]( - You’ll find the best [daily Ukraine coverage]( at Daily Kos! Before you leave, can you do one more thing? 2023 has been a hard financial year for Daily Kos. Donations of just a few dollars from our readers and activists helps us pay the bills. Please support progressive news and activism by making a donation of $5 today. [Chip in $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.