In this special Foggy Bottom Line Media bonus episode, hosts Stan Scott and Scott K. sit down with Virginia 5th Congressional District candidate Mel Tull—Army veteran, small business attorney, and first-time candidate—to break down the issues shaping the 2026 election.

Tull outlines his vision as a “business-friendly Democrat” focused on economic stability, bipartisan problem-solving, and restoring trust in government. The conversation dives into everything from mid-decade redistricting and rural voter outreach to war powers, NATO, immigration enforcement, and the rising cost of living.