Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy must navigate a politically dangerous path in response to a new House panel tasked with investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

McCarthy — a California Republican and ally of former President Donald Trump, who could also be called as a witness — hasn’t indicated whether he’ll appoint lawmakers to fill the five designated GOP seats on the committee. McCarthy’s selection may not even matter. Pelosi, a Democrat, has built-in authority to veto any of his picks.