House Speaker McCarthy's Winning Streak and Impact on Democrats

More than 1,500 record-high temperatures have been recorded in the U.S. this month, according to NOAA. And a new study finds a definitive link between this extreme heat and climate change. But the biggest discovery may be just how vulnerable we are to the warming of the planet.

• Plus, Israel curbs the power of its Supreme Court, and tens of thousands protest.
• And, Speaker McCarthy’s quiet winning streak.

Guests: Axios' Andrew Freedman, Barak Ravid and Josh Kraushaar.

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