BUT he won't step down right away: he huddled w/ McCarthy today to discuss a timeframe.
the story: politico.com/news/2020/01/2…
In the meantime.. the race to replace him is already on: JIM JORDAN, a top Trump ally, is planning to make a play for the spot.
And Mark Meadows — another top Trump ally — could be a top contender.
That means Trump could have his fiercest allies leading the panels that are his 1st line of defense.