Scalise No Longer In McCarthy’s Inner Circle

Politico: “The California Republican is enlisting a stable of close allies to help guide the House GOP on its debt limit strategy, including Reps. Patrick McHenry (R-NC), French Hill (R-AR) and Garret Graves (R-LA). It comes amid tension between McCarthy and his No. 2, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, on the eve of the new majority’s most perilous political challenge.”

“Most House Republicans insist publicly that they’re paying no attention to the simmering mistrust between McCarthy and Scalise. But privately, many are watching the duo’s dynamic strain under the stress of the debt-limit fight.”