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 the Union. While Senate Republicans celebrated a "turnaround for the ages" and a "completely secure" border, Minority Leader Schumer countered by highlighting the loss of 100,000 manufacturing jobs and the "State of Delusion" regarding the high cost of living. The program explores the human stakes of policy, from tributes to "Angel Families" during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown to Senator Kaine’s historical argument for a War Powers Resolution to prevent unauthorized conflict with Iran. Listeners will also hear about the confir ...