(CNN) House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy met with Donald Trump on Thursday at the former President's Bedminster, New Jersey, property, as the California Republican is considering which members of his conference to appoint to a special committee tasked with investigating the deadly January 6 riot at the US Capitol. McCarthy's office said that he and Trump met at his New Jersey golf club to discuss upcoming special elections, vulnerable Democrats in 2022 and the GOP's record-breaking fundraising numbers . Sources tell CNN that McCarthy intends to announce his selections before the first hearing. McCarthy is scheduled to return to Washington following the meeting for a dinner at the White House on Thursday evening honoring German Chancellor Angela Merkel. McCarthy's office confirms the House minority leader will attend the dinner.

Source: CNN July 15, 2021 13:31 UTC