Congress in Context

In this episode of Congress in Context, we pull back the curtain on the House of Representatives' legislative machinery to examine how lawmakers utilize specific procedural maneuvers—such as the "susp...

4 Syys 44min

In this episode of The Markup (a segment of Congress in Context), we examine the House Committee on Education and the Workforce's field hearing in Richmond, Michigan, titled “Deployed, Not Disqualifie...

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In this episode of Congress in Context, we pull back the curtain on the rapid-fire procedural maneuvers of August 27, 2026, when the U.S. Senate met for a mere 33 seconds and the House adjourned after...

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In this episode of Congress in Context, we pull back the curtain on a quiet day on Capitol Hill to show how the federal legislative machinery continues to churn even when the cameras are off. While bo...

28 Elo 21min

In this episode of Congress in Context, we peer behind the political noise to examine how the quiet gears of the legislative machinery directly shape American lives, even during brief pro forma sessio...

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In this episode of Congress in Context, we pull back the curtain on the rapid-fire procedural mechanics of "pro forma" sessions, where the House met for just eight minutes and the Senate adjourned aft...

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This episode of Congress in Context pulls back the curtain on the pro forma sessions of August 13, 2026, where the Senate gaveled in for a mere 28 seconds and the House for just three minutes. While t...

17 Elo 19min

In this episode of Congress in Context, we pull back the curtain on a day of pro forma sessions to reveal a legislative pipeline packed with bills that directly impact consumer costs and public health...

16 Elo 21min