Republicans' Last Call: What They Want to Pass Before Democrats Take Over
From a looming government shutdown and another major spending bill to voter ID laws, permitting reform and the fight over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Matt Delaney looks at what's at stake in Congress's final weeks of Republican control following the 2026 midterms.
TL;DR
- Potential government shutdown is a concern.
- A major spending bill is on the agenda.
- Voter ID laws are a subject of debate.
- Permitting reform is being discussed.
- The role of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny.