"Former Congressman Mondaire Jones offers a critical analysis of the challenges faced by battleground GOP congressional candidates as they confront the prospect of an even more extreme Speaker of the House. Congressman Jared Moskowitz provides a firsthand account of the chaos unfolding in the House, where Republicans struggle to conduct hearings and select a Speaker. Off Message's Brian Beutler delves into the GOP's shift away from Matt Gaetz, shedding light on their evolving stance."

Rep. Mondaire Jones, who represents a district just north of New York City, became one of two openly-gay Black members of Congress when he was elected in 2020. Preet speaks with Jones about his plan to expand the Supreme Court, what Congress can do about the epidemic of gun violence in America, and the surprise redistricting crisis that has thrown New York into political turmoil.Plus, the Justice Department has announced that it will investigate the police response to the massacre in Uvalde, TX, and Congress is considering a bill that would raise the age requirement for purchasing a semi-automatic weapon.In the bonus for CAFE Insiders, Rep. Jones talks about the importance of labeling gun violence as a “public health emergency,” and what he thinks of President Biden’s student debt relief plan. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/will-congress-pass-gun-control-with-rep-mondaire-jones/Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail.Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices