GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy scrambles to contain fallout from leaked tape on Trump and Jan. 6 - USA TODAY

House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, Calif., and GOP allies are scrambling to contain the damage from new leaked audio recordings around Jan. 6.

• McCarthy has public appearances Saturday in California and Monday with Trump
• Some Republicans believe McCarthy's plans to become speaker were dashed before the leaked tapes
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