U.S. Republican Congressman Graves said McCarthy's position as House Speaker was "absolutely safe" after the debt ceiling deal reached between McCarthy and the White House was accused by many Republicans of making too many concessions.

Us Republican Senator Graves said that McCarthy's position as Speaker of the House of Representatives was "absolutely safe" after the debt ceiling agreement reached between McCarthy and the White House was accused by many Republicans of making too many concessions and raised concerns about whether the position of Senate Speaker McCarthy could be retained.