Sen. Brian Schatz is all but locked in as the next Senate Democratic whip — and possibly a future leader — with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s backing. Max Cohen joins Anna to break down Schatz’s rapid rise and how he’s reshaping the party’s leadership pipeline.

Plus: Vice President JD Vance heads to Indiana as Republicans eye aggressive redistricting while California Democrats target five new House seats of their own.

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