A Step Closer to a New Speaker

Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe and Kailey speak with: Bloomberg Politics Contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino about the GOP conference selecting Rep. Steve Scalise to be their nominee for Speaker of the House and the likelihood Scalise can secure the majority of votes now needed to become Speaker. Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro (Ret.), former Commanding General of the 4th Marine Division, about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the ability of the US defense industrial base to support the Israeli war effort. Former Republican Congressman and GOP Candidate for President Will Hurd about the need for House Republicans to coalesce behind Scalise as Speaker of the House and his endorsement of former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for President. Bloomberg Washington Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson about what to expect next on Capitol Hill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.