Laura Weiss
Journalist and Capitol Hill reporter providing on-the-ground reporting and analysis about the Senate shutdown fight, DHS funding, and related congressional dynamics.
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Jan 31, 2026 • 15min
Readback: The Senate’s funding fight
Laura Weiss, Capitol Hill reporter who covers on-the-ground Senate action. She breaks down how a Minneapolis shooting reshaped DHS funding fights and prompted split bills. She walks through late-night Senate drama, party unity and the White House stepping into talks. The conversation ends with the nail-biting vote timing and a short-term funding cliff.
Nov 15, 2025 • 16min
The Readback: What the shutdown told us about Democrats
Laura Weiss, a Congressional reporter focused on Capitol Hill politics, joins Max to dissect the fallout from the recent government shutdown. They discuss the surprising move by Senate Democrats to reopen the government amid internal divisions, how health care became a central issue during the crisis, and the contrasting strategies of waiting for a Trump-led resolution versus acting swiftly. The conversation also touches on chaotic moments during the House's return to session, highlighting the unique dynamics as members re-engaged after a lengthy absence.
