Congress in Context

Avoiding the Brink: Appropriations, AI, and the Senate's High-Stakes Agenda


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In this episode, we explore the Senate's urgent push to pass a six-bill appropriations package to prevent a "dangerous and detrimental" government shutdown, featuring insights from Senator Susan Collins on funding for the U.S. Coast Guard, FEMA, and national security. We also delve into the introduction of S. 3674, which addresses civil denaturalization for criminal offenses, and the Senate’s upcoming vote on the Pregnant Student’s Fairness Act. From the House's delivery of new bills regarding artificial intelligence and veterans' scams to the daily proceedings presided over by Senator Katie Boyd Britt, we provide your essential summary of the 119th Congress in action.

Congressional Record Analysis of the following dates:

January 26, 2026

https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/browse-by-date

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