Congress

Senator Chris Van Hollen joins Midday to discuss the congressional rescission vote and the Kilmar Abrego deportation case.

The U.S. Senate has approved eliminating funding for public broadcasting as part of a billion-dollar rescission package. As the bill package now moves to the House for final approval, leaders in the industry explore the potential impacts for public media.

Olszewski calls it a “big, awful bill.” Harris says it’s a “transformational win.”

Maryland congressman Jamie Raskin joins 'Midday' as Democrats debate how to best mount opposition to the GOP majority in the U.S. Congress.

Midday hears from Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) just after her first 100 days in office about the latest on Capitol Hill, protecting the federal workforce and advocating against illegal deportations.

Columnist and Brookings Fellow E.J. Dionne discusses a pending federal government shutdown and the strategy Democrats should adopt as the minority party.

The Democrat said he is making plans to protect residents when the inevitable occurs.

U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks address challenges for Maryland's federal workforce, agencies and critical federal funding dollars.

As Congressman John Sarbanes prepares to leave office after 18 years, he joins Midday to reflect on his highlights in Washington.

Democrats are hoping to pass the bill in a lame duck session.