🎙️ 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.

🎙️ On today’s Capital Clarity, Lynn and Cody break down a pivotal start to the week in Congress. 🏛️ The Senate adopted a new rule allowing bundled votes on executive nominations, confirmed Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board, and teed up more debate on the National Defense Authorization Act. Over in the House, members passed bipartisan measures under suspension — from veterans’ telehealth and water system oversight to courthouse efficiency and honoring the 1980 Olympic hockey team — while tabling a discharge effort on a recent national emergency. The Rules Committee set the stage for votes on D.C. crime and energy bills, and a packed committee calendar covers everything from AI in veterans’ care to tax protections against identity theft. ⚡ No spin, no fluff—just clear updates from Capitol Hill.

🎙️ On today’s Capital Clarity, Lynn and Cody cover a week of precedent-setting moves in Congress. 🏛️ In the Senate, lawmakers established a new simple-majority standard for cloture on bundled nominations, advanced that resolution, continued debate on the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, and reported nominees for the Federal Reserve, courts, embassies, and regulatory posts. Committees also pressed on retirement policy, land use, energy, and military leadership. Over in the House, members passed the Stop Illegal Entry Act, rejected instructions on the Military Construction–VA spending bill, filed reports on energy and student-athlete measures, and appointed conferees and members to a January 6 subcommittee. With defense, immigration, and appropriations in play, Congress set the table for next week’s debates. ⚡ No spin, no fluff—just the essentials from Capitol Hill.

🎙️ On today’s Capital Clarity, Lynn and Cody walk through another jam-packed NDAA day on Capitol Hill. 🏛️ In the Senate, lawmakers tabled Majority Leader Schumer’s “Epstein Files Transparency” amendment 51–49, advanced multiple bipartisan science and public safety measures, and confirmed key nominees while returning a slate of ambassadorial and senior executive nominations to committee. Over in the House, members adopted the rule for the defense bill, began debate on H.R. 3838, and moved through wide-ranging en bloc amendment packages spanning cyber, personnel, industrial base, and international security. With appropriations conferences, committee markups, and a next-day cloture vote on nominations procedures, Congress is sprinting through NDAA week. ⚡ No spin, no fluff—just clear and direct updates from Capitol Hill.

🎙️ On today’s Capital Clarity, Lynn and Cody break down a packed day on Capitol Hill. 🏛️ The Senate confirmed three nominees, advanced a resolution to streamline nomination procedures, and kept up debate on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. A point of order returned dozens of ambassadorial and senior executive nominations to committee. Over in the House, lawmakers adopted the rule for the defense bill, began debating H.R. 3838, and moved through multiple en bloc amendment packages covering cyber, industrial base, readiness, personnel, and AI initiatives. Both chambers also received presidential messages extending national emergencies on terrorism and Ethiopia. 🌍 No spin, no fluff—just the essentials from Capitol Hill, delivered clearly and directly.

The Senate confirmed a federal judge, passed two measures, and returned several U.S. Attorney nominations, while the House cleared bipartisan suspension bills on aviation, veterans, and property management. 🏛️ Plus: committee reports on spending, transportation, and financial services, and the Rules Committee teed up the FY2026 NDAA and border bill. 🎙️ Capital Clarity — clear, essential updates from Congress.

📜 On this week’s Paper to Power, Lynn and Cody walk through the newest bills that have been signed into law—or sent to the President’s desk. 🇺🇸 First, Congress moved to rename a VA clinic in Toms River, New Jersey, honoring WWII hero Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell. Next up, the Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act aims to tighten rules on credit reports tied to mortgages. Lawmakers also passed the Maintaining American Superiority by Improving Export Control Transparency Act, boosting congressional oversight on sensitive exports. Finally, the ACES Act and PRO Veterans Act advance research into cancer risks for aircrew and strengthen oversight of VA budgets and bonuses. No spin, no fluff—just the essentials on how paperwork turns into policy.

🎙️ On today’s Capital Clarity, Lynn and Cody unpack a packed week on Capitol Hill. 🏛️ The Senate opened debate on the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act with an 83–13 vote, advanced judicial nominations, and queued up a Homeland Security post. Over in the House, lawmakers passed the Energy and Water Development bill by a razor-thin 214–213 margin after rejecting high-profile amendments. Committees pressed nominees on housing, energy, and health policy, while the Helsinki Commission spotlighted Central Asia’s response to Russia’s war. 🌍 No spin, no fluff—just the essentials delivered clearly and directly.