Practical politics and some strategic horse trading may be returning to Congress
Practical politics and some strategic horse trading may be returning to Congress  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Mon Mar 23 2026
Description: Facing pressure to act on national security and domestic priorities, lawmakers appear more willing to negotiate across issue lines. That includes DHS funding and confirmations, questions about authorizing military operations and funding them, and unresolved bills touching surveillance, housing, and financial policy. To assess whether this moment leads to real progress, we’re joined by Capitol Hill Correspondent for WTOP, Mitchell Miller.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.