This podcast offers an immersive look into the January 28, 2026, Senate session, where lawmakers grapple with a nation at a political and constitutional crossroads. We dive deep into the heated debate over the Working Families Tax Cuts, which Majority Leader Thune and Senator Barrasso champion as a $100 billion victory for middle-class prosperity, contrasting it with the urgent demands for DHS accountability voiced by Minority Leader Schumer and several Democratic colleagues. The episode captures the raw intensity of the floor speeches following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis, highlighting a stark divide: while some senators warn of "authoritarian overreach" and a "lawless" use of federal power by ICE, others defend the administration’s commitment to border security and criticize local "sanctuary" policies for fostering chaos. Interspersed with these high-stakes clashes are poignant moments of reflection, including tributes for Holocaust Remembrance Day, honors for retiring legislative staff, and a solemn commemoration of the Flight 5342 aviation tragedy. Join us for a definitive account of the voices and values currently shaping the United States Senate.

Congressional Record Analysis of the following dates:

January 28, 2026

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