The Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, was an anomaly in many ways, but not in one: namely, the first week of January is always absurdly busy in Congress, at least in odd-numbered years where new members take their seats and vote on the new leadership, which includes assigning committees and so forth.
This week, we'll see the crucial election for House Speaker. Later this month, the Republican National Committee will also hold its elections. There aren't too many surprises expected, but there could be, as the party struggles to discover its identity and faces the prospect of a bruising and confusing 2024 primary.
Speaking of which... Trump has already declared, and it's not too early for other candidates to jump into the race. Traditionally, serious contenders have entered as early as January and as late as June of the year before a presidential election. So we are likely to see a flurry of activity, sooner rather than later. Hang on.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
SiriusXM Patriot 125, 7-10 p.m. ET (4-7 PT)
This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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