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Marking the days — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending May 2, 2025

Lawmakers got back to work this week after the long spring recess by marking up reconciliation bills, marking the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term and remarking on losses and hardships experienced by some of their colleagues.

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