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The Washington Press Club Foundation dinner debrief

Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman digest their experience at the Washington Press Club Foundation dinner, which came at a time of trauma for journalists on the day of mass layoffs at The Washington Post and otherwise frayed nerves in the nation’s capital. Show Notes:

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Photos of the week | January 30-February 5, 2026

Photos of the week | January 30-February 5, 2026 - Photos Of The Week DHS funding and a new member of Congress were just a couple of the highlights in and around the Capitol. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

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Another funding extension eyed as partisan immigration standoff deepens

Democrats have dismissed the idea of another continuing resolution over concerns that it would incentivize negotiators to drag out the talks.

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Members split on plan to use reconciliation again to boost defense

Two GOP defense chairs would like to see Congress enact a second reconciliation package that includes $450 billion for national security.

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Capitol Lens | Thaw, humbug!

The Capitol dome is seen through the snow-covered skylights of the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday, as temperatures rose above freezing.

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Senate GOP blocks push for legal action over Epstein law

Senate Republicans blocked a Democrat-backed measure Thursday seeking to take legal action over the DOJ's release of Epstein documents.

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At the Races: ICE breaker

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and redistricting.

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Trump roasts Democratic lawmakers, mocks Chip Roy at Prayer Breakfast

President Trump on Thursday struck a partisan tone at the National Prayer Breakfast, questioning why religious people would back Democrats.

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What to know about the New Jersey special election primary for Sherrill’s seat

Democrats in New Jersey’s 11th District are voting Thursday to pick their nominee and likely successor to Gov. Mikie Sherrill.

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Georgia’s Barry Loudermilk is latest House Republican to retire

Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, said Wednesday he won’t seek a seventh term to his Georgia seat.

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Hamilton seen, then and now, as embodying ideal of bipartisanship

Former Rep. Lee H. Hamilton, who died Tuesday, represented a fading ideal of bipartisan compromise and practicality in Congress.

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Cruz’s satellite licensing bill faces longer delay

A bill intended to speed up approval of new satellites remains on hold after a Senate panel did not return to work on the proposal Wednesday.

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House advances measure to block DC tax code decoupling

Local advocates warn of tax season chaos if Congress intervenes — not to mention a slippery slope for D.C.’s already limited autonomy.

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Democratic leaders pitch wish list ahead of DHS funding deadline

Top Democrats in the House and Senate outlined their demands Wednesday for negotiations on full-year DHS funding ahead of a Feb. 13 deadline.

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As DHS spending debate ramps up anew, a focus on enforcement’s impact

Lawmakers are using immigration enforcement horror stories to emphasize their concerns with Trump's immigration policies.

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Supreme Court refuses to overturn new California districts

A Supreme Court order means California can use its new map -- which targets five seats currently held by Republicans -- in November.

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Capitol Lens | Remembering Rosa Parks

A sign marks a reserved seat on a Metro Blue Line train on Wednesday honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks on her birthday.

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Lee Hamilton, Indiana Democrat and vice chair of 9/11 Commission, dies at 94

Former Rep Lee H. Hamilton, an Indiana Democrat who went on to chair the 9/11 Commission, has died at the age of 94.

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Durbin urges Section 702 hearing with administration officials

In a letter, Durbin asks Grassley to ask senior executive branch officials to address use of Section 702 authority.

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‘De-escalate’: Trump team’s moves suggest it’s not part of the plan

President Trump might have talked about moves to "de-escalate" his aggressive second term, but his actions suggest the opposite is the plan.

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Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn running for Hoyer’s seat

Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn on Wednesday launched a second bid for Congress, announcing a run for Maryland's 5th District.

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Money isn’t enough to save incumbents in wave elections

ANALYSIS -- Fundraising is a critical part of winning reelection, but sometimes incumbents have political problems that money can’t fix.

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Top Republicans throw cold water on ‘nationalizing’ elections

The SAVE Act has become a rallying cry, but some see larger constitutional issues — or warn of slippery slopes in partisan times.

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Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash

Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement.

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Trump borrowing from past presidents he has long lambasted

President Trump has long slammed Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. But his second term has, at times, mimicked all three.

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