🎙️ On today’s Capital Clarity, Lynn and Cody break down a pivotal day in Congress. 🏛️ In the Senate, lawmakers continued debate on the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act while cementing a new precedent: cloture on bundled nominations now requires only a simple majority, clearing the way for faster confirmation of dozens of executive, diplomatic, and regulatory posts. Committees advanced nominees for NOAA, FERC, State Department, and federal courts, and held oversight on the Army Corps, CDC policy, and veterans’ spinal care. Over in the House, members passed the D.C. Judicial Nominations Reform Act, the D.C. Policing Protection Act, and a measure modernizing VA benefits communications, while panels tackled student outcomes, healthcare bills, tax policy, small business, infrastructure, and FBI oversight. With appropriations and national security still center stage, Congress pressed forward on nominations, defense, and district policy. ⚡ No spin, no fluff—just the essentials from Capitol Hill.

🎙️ On today’s Capital Clarity, Lynn and Cody unpack major procedural and policy moves in Congress. 🏛️ In the Senate, lawmakers set a new precedent making cloture on bundled nominations a simple majority vote, speeding up confirmations for dozens of mid-level executive, diplomatic, and regulatory posts. Debate on the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act continued, with amendments on casualty assistance, enactment dates, and oversight still pending. Committees advanced nominees for the Federal Reserve, NOAA, FERC, State Department, and more, while hearings covered topics from tribal self-determination to veterans’ spinal cord care. Over in the House, members passed bills reshaping judicial nominations and policing standards in the District of Columbia, along with a measure to modernize veterans’ benefits communications. Committees pushed forward on health, education, infrastructure, tax, and foreign policy, while the Helsinki Commission spotlighted conspiracy theories and democratic decline. ⚡ No spin, no fluff—just the essentials from Capitol Hill.

🎙️ On today’s Capital Clarity, Lynn and Cody recap a day of defense debates and high-profile floor action. 🏛️ In the Senate, lawmakers kept working through the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, introduced new measures, and rejected motions to proceed on both an EPA rule disapproval and a budget resolution. Committees drilled into FBI oversight and the risks of AI chatbots, while the Intelligence panel met behind closed doors. Over in the House, members passed a bipartisan veterans headstone bill and two public safety measures for the District of Columbia, while the Rules Committee advanced a continuing appropriations plan and a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk. With appropriations, oversight hearings, and contentious debates in full swing, Congress kept momentum heading into the fall. ⚡ No spin, no fluff—just straightforward updates from Capitol Hill.