returns. >> i interviewed peter defasio, and he is a committee chairman and they're all anticipating these. the republican takeover could be brutal for democrats tit for tat. >> the wave of democrats not running, not going, raises questions about where they're going to go. >> peter baker, brandon buck, thank you to both of you. a quick programming note, the intelligence chair joining my colleague today at 3:00 p.m. eastern. and senate republicans blocking crucial appointments in degree overseas posts. rising tensions with russia and