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A new compromise defense authorization bill calls for a higher level of defense spending than President Donald Trump requested for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call’s John M. Donnelly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the new bill and what it means for the defense appropriations process. Show Notes:

With America’s semiquincentennial approaching, history was a hot topic this year, along with naval strategy, fabulist noir and reflections on going home.

The Supreme Court appeared ready Monday to give presidents more power to remove officials from the FTC and similar agencies.

Young men are set to be automatically registered for the draft under the compromise National Defense Authorization Act unveiled Sunday night.

The Georgia Republican is behind a proposal advanced by the House Energy and Commerce Committee that would overhaul broadband permitting.

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred will run for the House instead of Senate, setting up a likely Democratic primary clash with Rep. Julie Johnson.

House and Senate negotiators on Sunday published the text of their compromise fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill, setting it up for House floor action this week. 

The Supreme Court decision Thursday allowing Texas to use its newest congressional map will intensify the redistricting race, experts said.

The Indiana House on Friday approved a new map that would deliver all the state’s congressional seats to Republicans.

Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett is retiring after the Supreme Court allowed Texas to use a new Republican-drawn map for the 2026 elections.

The end-of-the-year rush was on this week, as lawmakers worked on a flurry of issues before the holiday break.