Congress in Context

In this episode of Congress in Context, we examine the legislative activity of March 30, 2026, where both the House and Senate convened for brief pro-forma sessions. Despite the short duration of floo...

6 Huhti 19min

In this episode of Congress in Context, we examine the high-stakes late-night session on March 27, 2026, as the House of Representatives grappled with a 42-day partial government shutdown of the Depar...

1 Huhti 20min

This episode of Congress in Context explores the high-stakes legislative maneuvering during the 41st day of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown as the House and Senate grapple with comp...

31 Maalis 18min

This episode of Congress in Context explores a Capitol deeply divided as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown reaches a critical 40-day milestone, leaving roughly 260,000 Federal workers...

30 Maalis 20min

In this episode of Congress in Context, we explore a pivotal day as the 119th Congress navigates a complex landscape of technological transformation, national security, and legislative legacy. The Hou...

29 Maalis 17min

In this episode of Congress in Context, we examine the high-stakes weekend session where the U.S. Senate grappled with a Department of Homeland Security shutdown entering its sixth week. The episode d...

28 Maalis 20min

This episode of Congress in Context examines the intense legislative friction of March 20, 2026, as the 119th Congress faces a prolonged funding stalemate that has left the Department of Homeland Secu...

27 Maalis 19min

This episode of Congress in Context explores a day of high-stakes legislative gridlock as the 119th Congress debates the SAVE America Act, a controversial bill that would require documentary proof of ...

26 Maalis 16min