A pivotal week for Congress as the clock runs down on DHS funding and lawmakers look for a path out of another shutdown fight
A pivotal week for Congress as the clock runs down on DHS funding and lawmakers look for a path out of another shutdown fight  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Mon Feb 09 2026
Description: With just five days left before the DHS continuing resolution runs out, lawmakers are weighing a mix of short‑term fixes and longer‑shot options to keep the department open. Those talks are unfolding alongside a crowded agenda that includes the SAVE Act, questions about crypto and banking, and the launch of a new Federal Workforce Caucus. We’ll also look at what upcoming oversight hearings could mean for the funding debate with WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.