Iran war powers housing and Skokie restaurant
In this episode of "Congress in Context," we examine a day of profound legislative tension as the 119th Congress grapples with the constitutional boundaries of executive war-making versus domestic pri...
9 Mar 18min
Tax Cuts, Cupcakes, and Broken Toilets
This episode of Congress in Context examines the legislative landscape of February 26, 2026, a day defined by the starkly different realities presented by congressional leaders following the State of ...
3 Mar 17min
House Repeals Green Home Appliance Rebates
In this episode of Congress in Context, we examine the contentious House passage of the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758), a bill designed to repeal Inflation Reduction Act subsidies for home e...
2 Mar 20min
Appliances, Beef Jerky, and Trump's Address
This episode of Congress in Context examines the high-stakes legislative and ceremonial activities of February 24, 2026, a day culminating in President Donald J. Trump’s fourth State of the Union Addr...
28 Feb 20min
Drones, AI, and a Helicopter Safety Showdown
The February 23, 2026, session of the 119th Congress highlighted a significant push for technological modernization and safety reforms, alongside tributes to American icons. The House of Representativ...
27 Feb 18min
Weed Killer and Dogs in Two Minutes
In this episode of Congress in Context, we examine the proceedings of February 20, 2026, a day where the quiet on the floor belied a flurry of administrative and legislative activity. While the Senate...
26 Feb 19min
41-Second Senate Session and Homeland Security Vote
This episode of Congress in Context dives into the procedural efficiency of February 19, 2026, a day when the Senate conducted a pro forma session lasting only 41 seconds. With Senator Marsha Blackbur...
21 Feb 5min
Gun Safety and Sanctions in 28 Seconds
This episode of Congress in Context explores the brief pro forma sessions held on February 17, 2026, as the 119th Congress navigated the President's Day holiday weekend. While the House and Senate wer...
20 Feb 17min
