Good to see everyone here joining us for the beat.

I hope you had a great holiday.

I was out last week, as Nicole just mentioned.

I do feel refreshed, excited to be back with you tonight as we deal with all sorts of things,

including some serious news items and some fun by the end of the hour.

Let me tell you, we do have a pretty special show right now, the latest in legal developments,

Congress preparing what could be a damning final January 6th report.

Later tonight, I'll be joined by one of the people who's actually interviewed President Obama

more than almost anyone on the planet.

So, get comfortable for the hour.

If you have been spending time with Turkey or family or away from the news, that's great.

I did some of that too, but I will get you up to speed.

Our top story right now is the headache that's truly facing House Republicans who rode that

red trickle or whatever one calls it into a reality that is about math.

You remember the midterms?

They sold high expectations.

They didn't close on that.

They did wind back the house and wind the gavel.

But the red trickle means it's a very narrow majority, and that affects exactly what's

happening in Washington right now tonight.

Just over a month before they take over, they have to figure out how or even if this current

version of the Republican Party can find United Leadership with a narrow vote and a rebellious

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