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Policy Week in Review

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A blue and red elephant graphic on a dark background.

Policy Week in Review - September 25, 2026 - Senate Polling Steadily Moving Towards Democratic Candidates

Senate polling steadily moving towards Democratic candidates; meanwhile, we asses the crowded lame duck playing field in Congress.

Policy Week in Review

Sep 247 min read

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Candlestick stock chart on black background with red and green bars and blue/yellow moving averages trending sharply downward

Policy Week in Review - September 18, 2026

Russia sanctions bill heads to the President's desk, while crypto regulation falls short in the Senate.

Policy Week in Review

Sep 176 min read

The US Capitol building at night

The US Capitol building at night

Policy Week in Review - September 11, 2026 - President Trump Starts His Midterm Pitch

President Trump announces new refunds and dividends at GOP Midterm Convention, while Congress returns next week with low expectations.

Policy Week in Review

Sep 107 min read

An aerial view of a data center

An aerial view of a data center

Policy Week in Review - September 4, 2026

Trump splits from the GOP on data centers.

Policy Week in Review

Sep 410 min read

the U.S. Capitol building at night

the U.S. Capitol building at night

Policy Week in Review - August 21, 2026

The Senate lays out its plan for $150 billion Reconciliation 3.0 while more Republicans line up to ban data center construction.

Policy Week in Review

Aug 216 min read

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The Canadian flag blowing in the wind in a sunset sky.

Policy Week in Review - August 14, 2026

The lame duck session of Congress could have a huge price tag, while a trade war between the U.S. and Canada heats up.

Policy Week in Review

Aug 136 min read

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A white marble building with columns, with an American flag flapping in the wind.

Policy Week in Review - Shut Down Averted, Iran Deal Talk, and Post-Primary Polling

The Senate tees up a bill to fund the federal government through December 11, with six Senators determining the fate of reconciliation.

Policy Week in Review

Aug 66 min read

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The Lincoln Memorial at sunset, with its reflection in the water in front of it.

Policy Week in Review - Government Funding Comes Together, Iran Strikes, Blanche Nomination Stalls

Congress is likely to approve funding and avoid a government shutdown, while nominations stall, and a long laundry list of other priorities remains unresolved.

Policy Week in Review

Jul 309 min read

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A barge with colorful shipping containers sails through the water.

Policy Week in Review - House Clears the Decks, Senate’s Next Steps, Replacement Tariffs Take Effect as Oil Rises

House Republicans clear the legislative decks before recess.

Policy Week in Review

Jul 238 min read

A white marble building with two American flags hanging up

A white marble building with two American flags hanging up

Policy Week in Review - Reconciliation 3.0 Whip Count and the U.S. Reimposes a Blockade on Iran

The House Republican Budget Committee advances a budget resolution to kick off the reconciliation process, and the U.S. reimposes a blockade on Iran.

Policy Week in Review

Jul 166 min read

The U.S. Capitol building on a sunny day

The U.S. Capitol building on a sunny day

Policy Week in Review - Congressional Activity Likely to Slow, Prompting Shutdown Fears, While Iran Conflict Restarts

Congressional activity is likely to slow in the coming weeks and months, prompting fears of another government shutdown.

Policy Week in Review

Jul 97 min read

The U.S. Supreme Court building on a sunny day.

The U.S. Supreme Court building on a sunny day.

Policy Week in Review - SCOTUS Issues Major Decisions, USMCA is Not Renewed, and FY 2027 Funding Kicks Off

The Supreme Court issues major decisions, the administration chooses not to renew the USMCA, and FY2027 funding kicks off.

Policy Week in Review

Jul 18 min read

Looking down the street at the U.S. Capitol Building

Looking down the street at the U.S. Capitol Building

Policy Week in Review - Supplemental Strategies, Major SCOTUS Decisions, and Delayed Signings

The administration submitted an $87 billion supplemental request for the conflict in Iran, the Supreme Court is slated to issue major decisions soon, and the signing of the housing reform bill is delayed.

Policy Week in Review

Jun 259 min read

A close-up of the U.S. Capitol building with the sun hitting the windows and American flag flying.

A close-up of the U.S. Capitol building with the sun hitting the windows and American flag flying.

Policy Week in Review - Congressional Republicans Split on Reconciliation 3.0, MOU Signed with Iran, and FISA Hits New Roadblocks

Congressional Republicans are split on reconciliation 3.0, MOU signed with Iran, and FISA hits new roadblocks in Congress.

Policy Week in Review

Jun 188 min read

A barge in the ocean with colorful shipping containers.

A barge in the ocean with colorful shipping containers.

Policy Week in Review - USTR Sets Up $375 Billion in New Tariffs, Reconciliation 2.0 Passes the Senate, and FISA Stalls

USTR proposed new tariffs on 60 countries, while the Senate passed funding for immigration enforcement.

Policy Week in Review

Jun 46 min read

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The White House as seen through the trees with the sunset in the background.

Policy Week in Review - Trump Nears Decision on Iran, Senate Republicans Search for Path Forward on Reconciliation, and a 2026 Election Update

This week, the President is nearing a decision on a ceasefire agreement with Iran, Senate Republicans are grappling with how to move reconciliation efforts, and Congress returns next week to a long list of must-pass legislation and policy priorities.

Policy Week in Review

May 286 min read

The Chinese flag blowing in the wind.

The Chinese flag blowing in the wind.

Policy Week in Review - Trump’s Trip to China, Reconciliation “Byrd Bath” & Economic Bills on the Move

President Trump returns from China, reconciliation for immigration funding moves forward, and Congress and the White House are attempting to push stalled economic bills ahead of the midterms.

Policy Week in Review

May 149 min read

An electoral map of the United States with red and blue states.

An electoral map of the United States with red and blue states.

Policy Week in Review - Iran Deal, DHS Funding, and an Update on Congressional Redistricting

Reports indicate the U.S. and Iran are close to ending hostilities, while the Senate released the text of a $71.6 billion reconciliation bill to fund ICE and CBP through 2029.

Policy Week in Review

May 77 min read

The American flag in front of a crowd of people

The American flag in front of a crowd of people

Policy Week in Review - Congress Approves Long-Awaited Legislation

Congress approved a number of pending bills this week, with DHS funding (without ICE or CBP funding) finally making its way to the President's desk.

Policy Week in Review

Apr 306 min read

An aircraft carrier in the ocean.

An aircraft carrier in the ocean.

Policy Week in Review - U.S. Ceasefire with Iran Extended Indefinitely, Reconciliation Funding for ICE Clears the First Hurdle

U.S.-Iran ceasefire is extended indefinitely while the Senate takes the first step on reconciliation 2.0.

Policy Week in Review

Apr 239 min read

To ensure that our clients have first access to all Capitol Perspectives research documents, our research is generally archived here 30 days after it is published. Custom policy and political research commissioned directly by clients may not appear in the public archives.

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