Senior Republican Kevin McCarthy says he's 'had it' with Liz Cheney in damning leaked audio

Liz Cheney's future as a leader in the Republican Party is in extreme doubt after her boss, Kevin McCarthy, was caught on tape saying he "had it with her" and that a vote to replace her is imminent.

Ms Cheney is the chair of the House Republican Conference, which is the third-highest ranking Republican on Capitol Hill.

However, her position has been under threat after she voted to impeach former president Donald Trump for his role in the January 6th riots.

Trump-allied Republicans launched a no-confidence motion against the 54-year-old three months ago, but it failed, 145 to 61, as senior GOP figures rallied to Ms Cheney's defence.

With Mr McCarthy withdrawing his support for her, it is expected Ms Cheney will not survive a second vote, which is expected to be held as early as next week.

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