Congress

In an exclusive Midday interview, the veteran Democrat and 5th District Maryland congressman opines on what he calls the Republican shutdown of the federal government, the new Trump proposal to end the Gaza war and the outlook for Ukraine.

On today's Newswrap, a look at the week's top stories, and we talk with NY Times' congressional correspondent Annie Karni about how lawmakers are responding to Trump's latest power moves, and setting the stage for a US government shutdown.

Rep. April McClain Delaney, a Democrat elected in 2024 to represent Maryland's 6th congressional district, says she's fighting to protect her constituents from draconian Republican budget cuts.

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.