Congress narrowly averted an unprecedented federal default after House Republicans and President Joe Biden reached a deal on trimming government spending over the next two years.

To make it stick, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy received more votes from House Democrats than from his fellow Republicans on a deal few on either side really liked.

It was all part of the reality of a nine-seat GOP majority in the House with a party that has deep divisions.

Voters will reassess that majority next year. With two Arizona seats expected to be among the more competitive races in the country, voters here could play a role in deciding which party controls the House of Representatives.

In this episode, we'll hear about the candidates who have so far tossed their hats into the ring.

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