Iran war powers and local housing reform
In this episode of Congress in Context, we examine the high-stakes constitutional clash between the executive and legislative branches as President Trump’s "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran triggers ...
12 Maalis 17min
Gravel roads and stranded Americans
In this episode of "Congress In Context," we explore a day of stark contrasts as lawmakers navigate the sudden escalation of hostilities in Iran alongside a flurry of domestic legislative activity. Th...
10 Maalis 21min
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 Maalis 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 Maalis 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 Maalis 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 Helmi 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 Helmi 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 Helmi 19min
