Can Congress Fix Roads and Make Permitting Faster?

Aired on March 17, 2026, this episode of Hill Watch Live explores how lawmakers will determine the allocation of hundreds of billions in funding for highways, transit, and bridges later this year, as the bipartisan infrastructure law approaches its September 30 expiration.

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Trump and Iran Hurl War Threats With Hormuz Crisis Building

US President Donald Trump gave Iran a two-day deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or have its power plants bombed, upping the ante in a war that’s showing no sign of de-escalation into its fourth week.

Immigration Judge Firings Upheld in Boost for Trump Cuts

A federal panel has affirmed the attorney general’s constitutional right to terminate Justice Department immigration judges, a sweeping precedential departure that may hand President Donald Trump broad authority to fire federal employees without cause.

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Rahm Emanuel Wants Democrats to Ditch Culture War, Talk Prices

Rahm Emanuel says Democrats ‘lost the American people’ on cultural issues -- but he knows how they can win them back in November.

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BGOV OnPoint: Trump Voter ID Push in Congress Spurs State Action

State legislatures across the US are moving to implement parts of Republicans’ sweeping bill to overhaul voting requirements ahead of the 2026 midterms, as the bill’s prospects dim in Congress.

BGOV OnPoint: Housing Bill Push Hits Republican Disagreements

Lawmakers are eager to reach a bicameral deal to overhaul federal housing policy as affordability issues dominate Washington ahead of the midterms.

Pentagon Buying More Commercial Counter-Drone Technologies

Unclassified procurement of commercial counter-drone systems tripled in fiscal 2025 from the previous year’s levels as governmentwide demand for the technology grows and availability of commercial off-the-shelf technology reduces costs.

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