House leadership election intrigue
Summary
Hosts Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman analyze the high-stakes House Republican leadership race between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, noting the uncertainty of closed-ballot voting. They also discuss the upcoming Democratic leadership appointments, including the DCCC chair search, and confirm that Senate Minority Leader John Thune is poised to retain his position despite internal grumbling. Finally, the episode covers the potential impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, assessing the political math and likelihood of a Senate trial.
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Show introduction and daily headlines
House Republican leadership race: Scalise vs. Jordan
House Democratic leadership and DCCC chair race
House rules changes and newsletter promotion
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Senate Republican leadership: Thune re-election
Defense Secretary Hegseth impeachment math
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