In this episode of "Congress in Context," we analyze the high-stakes legislative battles occurring on March 5, 2026. The central focus is a partial government shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which has left agencies like the TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard operating at limited capacity. We examine the deep partisan divide as Republicans demand immediate funding to secure the borders and pay federal workers, while Democrats refuse to "cut a blank check" for ICE and Border Patrol without comprehensive accountability reforms following recent deaths and allegations of "marauding" federal agents.

Congressional Record Analysis of the following dates:

March 5, 2026

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