It's astounding. We have never had a Speaker of the House give up all of his power and authority — and by extension, all of our authority — by disbanding the House.
Becca Balint: “It's astounding. We have never had a Speaker of the House give up all of his power and authority — and by extension, all…”
On the recordNovember 6, 2025
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Criticizing the Speaker of the House for inaction during the shutdown.
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