In 2007, Mitch McConnell became Senate Republican leader, and ever since, he's created this, like, mythic reputation as a ruthless tactician.

If he didn't like a piece of legislation, he knew how to get rid of it. He even gave himself a nickname, the Grim Reaper.

Then came Donald Trump, and McConnell grudgingly endorsed Trump in 2016.

But over time, their shaky truce has frayed.

So what are going to be the consequences of that for the rest of us?

Well, we're going to talk about that with CNN's Manu Raju and Lauren Fox.

They are congressional reporters, and Manu is also the host of

Sunday's Inside Politics. Welcome to the assignment. Hey, good morning. And Lauren Fox, how are you?

Hi, thanks for having us. I knew this was going to be the best time to talk to you because from

covering Congress, we know that Monday mornings, they're not there.

Exactly.

Exactly.

They get in very late.

This is the best time to catch you guys.

They basically fly in from wherever they've come from.

They move super slow because I call Senate the world's oldest high school.

And then you don't learn anything until Tuesday lunch.

This is a little bit different, though, because they've been in session all weekend to move on

this very deal that put McConnell in hot water with this conference.

And they actually are coming in to vote at noon.

So it's actually a little bit different than a month.

Starting school early.

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