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Matt and Josh discuss the gerrymandering wars, the shutdown, and where Congress is exerting more influence than is commonly acknowledged. The post A gerrymander, a shutdown, and some congressional power first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .

On the latest episode of Congress, Two Beers In, Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the January/February spending deal to reopen the government, the Save Act, and the Supreme Court’s tariff decision and its implications for the separation of powers. The post The Spending Deal, SAVE Act, and Tariffs first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .

Matt and Josh sit down with Mark, who retires at the end of the month, to discuss his winding career in and around Congress. Mark will be hanging around but he’ll be sorely missed here at GAI. The post Mark Harkin’s Farewell Pod first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .

Matt and Josh are joined by Senate guru James Wallner to discuss the current state of the Senate The post Senate Function and Dysfunction With James Wallner first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .

Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the shutdown, Congress’s spending power, enduring constitutional fights, the Epstein files, and Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. The post The Shutdown Again! And other sundry things. first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .

Matt and Josh discuss the shutdown, how Congress got here, how congressional leaders are handling it, and the politics moving forward. The post Shutdown Pod 2025 – Congress, Two Beers In first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .

Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss a sliver of what’s on Congress’s plate, from appropriations and pocket rescissions, to Epstein, nominations, and the Senate’s growing reputation as the world’s most exclusive HR department. The post Congress is back! And wow, it is a mess. first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .

Matt and Josh discuss the Freedom Caucus in Trump 2.0. The post The Almost Recess Podcast first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .

Matt and Josh discuss the Big Beautiful Bill and the institutional implications for the House and Senate. The post The Big Beautiful Bill (?) has Passed first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .

Matt and Josh discuss DOGE, USAID, Congress’s power of the purse, norms, and lots of other things. The post We don’t know what’s going on, but we object. first appeared on The Government Affairs Institute .