"The Aftermath of the Debt Ceiling Battle: Winners, Losers, and Future Threats"

Speaker Kevin McCarthy has impressed Republican senators with his ability to lead his caucus and pass a debt limit bill through the House, winning goodwill amongst his partygoers in the upper chamber and helping put him over the top. McCarthy drove the negotiations, with McConnell, instrumental in previous deals, gladly taking a back seat. McCarthy will face new challenges going forward, including during the appropriations process and government spending battle.