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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has called for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to resign

U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., said she supports House Speaker Nancy Pelosi staying in her leadership position despite calls for her to resign.

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has called for Pelosi to resign

McCarthy, R-Calif., said in a statement Sunday that Pelosi has "lost the confidence of the American people" and should step down as speaker.

McCarthy's call for Pelosi's resignation comes after a week of turmoil in the House, which included the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters.

Pelosi has said she has no plans to resign and has the support of her caucus.

McMorris Rodgers says she supports Pelosi

McMorris Rodgers, the highest-ranking Republican woman in the House, said in a statement Monday that she supports Pelosi staying in her leadership position.

McMorris Rodgers said that Pelosi "has been a strong leader for the Democratic Party" and that she "respects her service to our country."

McMorris Rodgers' support for Pelosi is a departure from other House Republicans, who have called for her resignation.

Pelosi has said she has no plans to resign

Pelosi has said she has no plans to resign and has the support of her caucus.

Pelosi said in a statement Sunday that she is "proud of the work that we have done together" and that she is "committed to continuing to lead the House."

Pelosi's leadership is likely to be tested in the coming weeks as the House investigates the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol and considers impeaching Trump.