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Rep. Elise Stefanik elected to replace Rep. Liz Cheney as No. 3 Republican in the House

New York's Elise Stefanik, a fierce defender of former President Trump, was elected to become the No. 3 Republican in the House on Friday, replacing outspoken Trump critic Liz Cheney. While the move is aimed at helping the GOP reclaim the House next year, it also stands as a potential roadblock for making deals with Democrats. Christina Ruffini has latest.
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