Boehner cancels Tonight Show appearance amid House chaos

Credit: Anthony Shoemaker

Credit: Anthony Shoemaker

Kevin McCarthy's announcement that he won't run for House speaker didn't just shake up Washington, it caused Speaker of the House John Boehner to cancel an appearance on The Tonight Show Thursday.

Credit: Anthony Shoemaker

Credit: Anthony Shoemaker

An NBC spokeswoman confirmed to The Hill that Boehner would not appear on the show.

The Tonight Show meanwhile, is carrying on with previously scheduled guests, including actor Michael Fassbender, actress Brie Larson and singer Cee Lo Green.

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