Congress returns to a changed Washington landscape
Congress returns to a changed Washington landscape  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Mon Nov 09 2026
Description: Members of Congress are set to be back on Capitol Hill today for their final session before Democrats take over in January. The House and Senate have a lot on their plates. Big ticket items include the National Defense Authorization Act, funding for the war in the Middle East, and preventing a government shutdown. Also in this podcast: how this year's super El Niño could affect the economy.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories from this episode:Congress returns to Washington after the "blue wave." What's on the docket?How this year's Super El Niño could impact the economy