Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 1/9/23: McCarthy Becomes Speaker, Biden Goes to Border, Cartel Wars, FTC Non Compete, Brazil's January 6th, Andrew Callaghan on NPR, Tea Party 2.0, New Frank Church Comittee
Jan 9, 2023
The hosts dive into Kevin McCarthy's contentious rise to Speaker of the House and the implications for the GOP. They discuss Biden's symbolic border visit amid immigration chaos and rising cartel violence in Mexico. Attention turns to the FTC's proposed ban on non-compete agreements, which could benefit American workers. Brazil's January 6th unrest is analyzed, alongside a revealing NPR interview. They also explore the evolving dynamics of media bias and the potential revival of a new Frank Church Committee to investigate intelligence.
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McCarthy's Speaker Win
- Kevin McCarthy won the House Speaker vote on the 15th round, the most ballots in 100 years.
- A near fight broke out between Matt Gaetz and Mike Rogers before the final vote.
Weakening the Speakership
- The rules package weakens the Speaker's power, resembling the pre-World War II House.
- This shift empowers individual members and committees, potentially fostering compromise.
Trump's Diminished Influence
- Trump's influence on the Speaker vote was limited, as his endorsement didn't move votes.
- The concessions won reflect a return to the Tea Party's fiscal austerity focus.