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Feb 19, 2026
A forced House floor vote on Iran war powers and the slim chances it will pass. Diplomatic talks and parallel Senate moves shaping timing and pressure. A looming DHS funding standoff leaving employees unpaid. A massive surge of corporate and Big Tech spending gearing up for the 2026 midterms.
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Congress Vs Executive On War Powers
- Presidents increasingly use unilateral executive power for military actions without seeking fresh congressional authorization.
- Jake Sherman says Khanna and Massie’s forced Iran War Powers vote is politically charged but unlikely to pass.
Diplomacy Shapes Congressional Pressure
- Diplomatic talks with Iran change the political stakes of any military option.
- Anna Palmer warns Congress will watch whether the administration uses threats or actual force.
DHS Shutdown Likely To Stretch On
- The DHS funding standoff left thousands working without pay and no public legislative text.
- Anna Palmer expects the shutdown to likely continue past the State of the Union into next week.