Christopher M. Tuttle, a senior fellow at CFR and former policy director for the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, dives into Trump’s national security appointments. He discusses the challenges of unifying a diverse team and possible implications for foreign policy towards Ukraine, China, and the Middle East. Tuttle scrutinizes potential selections like Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense and considers the impact of figures like Tulsi Gabbard. The conversation also covers the intricacies of Senate confirmations amid evolving political dynamics.

Christopher M. Tuttle, senior fellow at CFR, discusses the intense battle over the selection of the next Speaker of the House within the U.S. House Republican party. This episode explores the factors behind Speaker Kevin McCarthy's replacement, the dynamics between McCarthy and Scalise, and potential outcomes for American foreign policy.