Marjorie Taylor Greene heads for the exit and four members face formal reprimand votes – what does it all say about the state of the House of Representatives? Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller discuss another whirlwind week on Capitol Hill, touching on MTG, censures, FBI investigations, appropriations and more. Then, former congressman Patrick McHenry joins to share his analysis of the recent eruptions on the House floor and the factors driving discontent in the Republican Conference, predictions for the midterms, and advice for leadership on both sides of the aisle.

Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller

Guest: Patrick McHenry

Producer: Benji Englander

Articles Discussed:

Punchbowl News: Why MTG's missive rang true for House GOP

Axios: The worst good-paying job in America

New York Times: In the House, Censures Proliferate, Reflecting a Poisonous Climate

New York Times: ‘In Triage Every Day’: A Beleaguered Speaker Says He’s Overwhelmed

NBC News: FBI seeks interviews with six Democrats Trump accused of 'seditious behavior'

CBS News: Lindsey Graham blocks House-passed bill to repeal shutdown deal provision allowing $500,000 lawsuits from senators

Roll Call: GOP goes all out to hold Tennessee seat as Democrats look for 2026 omen

Punchbowl News: Inside Michael Whatley’s N.C. Senate bid

Ballotpedia: List of U.S. House incumbents who are not running for re-election in 2026