Mia McCarthy
Congress reporter providing on-the-ground coverage and analysis of negotiations on Capitol Hill, especially focused on funding and legislative developments.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 10min
Countdown to shutdown
Mia McCarthy, a Congress reporter who covers Capitol Hill negotiations, breaks down the looming DHS funding crunch. She walks through Democratic demands for ICE reforms, GOP resistance over mask bans, and the slim odds of a deal before the Feb. 13 deadline. Brief looks at whether the White House or private meetings might shift talks and why this fight feels painfully familiar.
Jan 29, 2026 • 14min
Shutdown déjà vu
Mia McCarthy, Capitol Hill reporter for POLITICO and author of the Inside Congress newsletter, walks through the fight over DHS funding after a fatal Minnesota shooting. Short takes cover shifting Democratic demands, GOP resistance and the White House role. She also previews procedural votes, shutdown odds, and key political players influencing the standoff.
Oct 1, 2024 • 9min
October 1, 2024: Walz vs. Vance take the stage in New York
JD Vance and Tim Walz, key players in the upcoming vice presidential debate, engage in some heated pre-debate banter over military service and personal quirks. Reporters Meredith Lee Hill and Mia McCarthy provide insider perspectives on the candidates' strategies, highlighting the pivotal issues of military records and economic visions. With the election looming, the stakes couldn't be higher as both candidates prepare to tackle contentious topics like abortion and immigration while appealing to working-class voters.
