minister, i appreciate you taking the time to speak to us this morning. thank you very much, minister. thank you very much. now u.s. marine veteran trevor reid is on his way home right now following his release from russia in a prisoner swap with the u.s., reid detained for three years accused espi oorks espionage which he has consistently denied. he was swapped for prisoner 4e8d on drug trafficking charges which he also denied. when we come back, drama in the republican party as kevin mccarthy tries to defend himself. someone not so quick to forgive and forget. next.