Reopening the office will require frank discussion about exposure and immunity. Some may choose to stay virtual for the rest of their working lives.
Rice and Ocasio-Cortez have been battling behind the scenes for weeks to secure one of the few open seats on the exclusive committee.
Critics like AOC and Sanders believe there is no price to be paid, and benefits to be gained, by publicly pressuring the new administration.
Kudlow's comments come as the president refuses to accept Biden's victory in the election and has demanded that key states overturn their results.