The Hitchhiker’s Guide to What Happens Next on Capitol Hill
Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are vying for top House Republican, and incoming progressives challenge Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for leadership.
TL;DR
- Internal House and Senate leadership elections are occurring after the midterms.
- Incoming progressive Democrats are questioning their support for current leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.
- Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed is prioritizing issues like campaign finance reform and Medicare for All.
- House Republicans, including Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, are vying for top leadership roles.
- Democrats have legislative priorities including rolling back budget cuts, renewing Obamacare subsidies, addressing AI's impact on jobs, and potentially ending the war in Iran.
- There may be votes on unwinding tariffs imposed by President Trump.
- President Trump's veto power remains a factor, with potential for Democrats to override if they secure enough seats.