Update on DHS funding and war in Iran comes to Congress

Last week was heavily centered in the Senate, with funding for Homeland Security stalled as Democrats and Republicans dug their heels in. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is asking for a $200 billion supplemental package for the war in Iran - how is that going to go down in the House? We have th…

Inside the GOP retreat: Messaging, midterms, and Trump’s ggenda

Rachel and Lauren recap their week in Miami, covering the Republican retreat at Trump National Doral, where lawmakers gathered to map out strategy for the 2026 midterms. While Republicans still hold the trifecta, the mood was more cautious than last year as members wrestled with how to craft a winn…

Texas Primaries Shake Up 2026: Talarico’s Surprise Win and What Comes Next

The Texas primaries delivered major surprises — and could reshape the political landscape heading into the 2026 elections. In this episode of Capitol Conversations, Rachel and Lauren break down the biggest takeaways from a chaotic primary week across Texas. From James Talarico’s unexpected win ove…

2026 Senate primaries kick into gear plus what to expect at State of the Union

It's midterm season! Many Senate races have competitive Democratic primaries....and some are definitely more exciting than others. Texas's Senate primaries are in early March, with our own Lauren Green heading out on the campaign trail! But before she does, we get to cover President Trump's State o…

House tariff vote and Democrats’ plans for Pam Bondi + interview with Jeff Hurd

Six Republicans issued a rare rebuke of President Trump last week by voting with Democrats to repeal his Canada tariffs. We chat with Jeff Hurd, one of the seven Repbulicans to do so. And Democrats are not at all pleased with Attorney General Pam Bondi, who they say is spying on their search histor…

DHS funding and Clintons' Epstein testimony hangs over Congress

With five days until Homeland Security funding runs out, we dig into the issues Democrats and Republicans are having with finding a compromise. Plus, the Clintons' testimony on Capitol Hill opens the door for Democrats to take the fight, once again, to President Trump.

Talks of impeachment, immigration reform dominate Capitol and interview with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie

Impeachment, a power of the legislative branch used rarely,  is creeping into our vocabulary again as Democrats look to remove Kristi Noem from her position as Homeland Security secretary. We break down the likelihood of  Democrats successfully doing this (it'll take a bipartisan village). And don'…

House is out on recess and 2026 preview with Cook Political Report's Erin Covey

The House is on recess, and we're all breathing a sigh of relief. More legislation is on the horizon, and the 2026 elections are going to be heating up in a couple of months. Cook Political Report's Erin Covey, House analyst and elections expert, walks us through what to expect for this year's comp…

Appropriators carry Congress and interview with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam

House Republicans' majority is growing smaller every day, and not even messaging bills are easy to pass anymore. The only thing saving Congress right now is appropriations, as lawmakers get closer to fully funding the government for the first time in years.We speak to Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA),…

House passes ACA extension, what its fate in the Senate?

After months of inaction, the House finally voted to extend Obamacare subsidies for 3 years. But what happens now? Is it dead on arrival in the Senate? And how will recent events impact the looming funding deadline on Jan. 30? We break it down for you in this episode.