Machalagh Carr

Former chief of staff; general counsel, Kevin McCarthy

Former chief of staff and general counsel for Kevin McCarthy

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Could the presidential nominees hurt their congressional colleagues down the ballot? Plus, we examine the president’s response to an Easter controversy.

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