cover of episode GOP Rep. McHenry gauges Capitol Hill dysfunction as he leaves Congress after 20 years

GOP Rep. McHenry gauges Capitol Hill dysfunction as he leaves Congress after 20 years

2024/12/19
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Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is retiring after 20 years in Congress. He has the distinction of being the only person to serve as speaker pro tempore of the House, a job that was forced on him for three chaotic weeks after the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy a year ago. Lisa Desjardins sat down with Rep. McHenry to discuss his time in office and the current state of Capitol Hill. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders