The Hitchhiker’s Guide to What Happens Next on Capitol Hill

Following the midterms, intense internal elections are underway for House and Senate leadership positions. Incoming progressive Democrats are challenging established leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, demanding their agenda be prioritized. Meanwhile, House Republicans are navigating their own leadership contests, with figures like Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan in contention.

• Internal House and Senate leadership elections are occurring after the midterms.
• Incoming progressive Democrats are questioning their support for current leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries.
• Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed is prioritizing issues like campaign finance reform and Medicare for All.
• House Republicans, including Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, are vying for top leadership roles.
• Democrats have legislative priorities including rolling back budget cuts, renewing Obamacare subsidies, addressing AI’s impact on jobs, and potentially ending the war in Iran.
• There may be votes on unwinding tariffs imposed by President Trump.
• President Trump’s veto power remains a factor, with potential for Democrats to override if they secure enough seats.