House Speaker Kevin McCarthy secured a bill raising the debt limit this week, sealing a crucial win for House Republicans. Liam Donovan, veteran government relations specialist, joins Mike to break down the strategy behind House leadership: from negotiations with the “Five Families” to Steve Scalise being a “bit player” for McCarthy.
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