Issue 01
Aug 15, 2026
ICE wants shock gloves. A $469M weapons factory produced nothing. And the fight over mail voting is heading back to court.
Here’s what happened this week, what happens next, and where Congress comes in.
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Worth watchingAug 15, 2026
ICE wants shock gloves. A $469M weapons factory produced nothing. And the fight over mail voting is heading back to court.
Here’s what happened this week, what happens next, and where Congress comes in.
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Issue 02
May 14, 2026
A redistricting vote could reach the House floor
This week’s Watchlist: redistricting, Iran war powers, AI data centers, kids online safety, and veterans funding.
Issue 03
May 7, 2026
This week’s watchlist: surveillance, farm policy, and data centers
A weekly briefing on the bills still in motion.
Issue 04
Apr 30, 2026
Update: A record DHS shutdown ended. Now Congress is debating ICE and CBP funding.
Surveillance powers were extended, the Farm Bill moved, and a major war powers deadline is here.