The Weekly: Congress Funds Government as Immigration and Election Rhetoric Intensify
Sat Feb 07 2026
The Weekly Podcast: A Review of the Week in Washington takes a clear look at the major political and policy developments shaping the nation’s capital. Each episode breaks down the top stories from Congress, the White House, the courts, and across the country, with context on why they matter and what comes next.
This week:
Congress made quick work to
end the partial government shutdown, passing a $1.2 trillion package to fund 5
remaining agencies thru the end of the year…with one exception--The
Homeland Security Department…
That is only funded until next week…as Democrats try to force guardrails on the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.
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The Weekly Podcast: A Review of the Week in Washington takes a clear look at the major political and policy developments shaping the nation’s capital. Each episode breaks down the top stories from Congress, the White House, the courts, and across the country, with context on why they matter and what comes next. This week: Congress made quick work to end the partial government shutdown, passing a $1.2 trillion package to fund 5 remaining agencies thru the end of the year…with one exception--The Homeland Security Department… That is only funded until next week…as Democrats try to force guardrails on the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices