President Biden brought the four leaders of Congress together today and asked them to pass legislation that would block a holiday season rail strike. Speaking outside the White House following the meeting, Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer expressed optimism. However, the man who hopes to become the next Speaker of the House was anything but. Today's show begins just after Kevin McCarthy's blistering comments.

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