Billie, we've talked a lot about the 2024 election. Could these fights and this internal squabbling among the Republicans lead to losses on the Republican side? Or could you see the Republicans be strengthened by the fact more conservative members come forward in certain districts like that? How do you see this playing out in terms of control of the House, which as you say is hangs on a balance of just five votes right now? I'll tell you how the strategists for both parties see it,.
In early January, after a grueling 15 rounds of voting, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated some concessions with members of the far-right Freedom Caucus – more congressional power in exchange for their votes – to secure his speakership. McCarthy is now feeling the squeeze of their influence in several battles consuming the House. Bloomberg’s Megan Scully and Billy House join guest host Craig Gordon for a play-by-play of how the Freedom Caucus is exerting their brawn.Read more: McCarthy Ramps Up Talk of Potential Biden Impeachment
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