This podcast episode dives into the legislative and political clashes of January 21, 2026, a day defined by high-stakes debates over reproductive rights, environmental conservation, and the nation's economic future. Listeners will hear the intense floor arguments regarding H.R. 6945, which aims to secure funding for pregnancy resource centers, and the controversial reversal of mineral bans in Minnesota’s Duluth Complex to combat Chinese control over critical resources. The episode provides a sobering "reality check" on the national debt, which grows by over $71,000 every second, and examines the lasting impact of dark money on the 16th anniversary of the Citizens United decision. Interwoven with these national conflicts are poignant community tributes to local heroes—including dedicated medical professionals and a 40-year veteran photographer—offering a full portrait of a House divided between partisan hardball and the personal stories of the citizens they represent.

Congressional Record Analysis of the following dates:

January 21, 2026

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