In this episode of Congress in Context, the House and Senate grapple with procedural gridlock and deep partisan divides over economic policy and federal oversight. The House session is defined by the defeat of a procedural rule for several bills—including the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act—as members engage in a heated debate over a "gag" preventing a vote on President Trump’s tariffs. In the Senate, tensions flare over Department of Homeland Security funding, with Democrats demanding "guardrails" on ICE conduct while Republicans argue such measures would compromise community safety. The day's proceedings also include the confirmation of Daniel Burrows as Assistant Attorney General and a sobering address on the fragility of democracy ...