CQ Morning Briefing

A long-term CR faces a squeeze from both sides. Republicans in the Senate ponder how to handle the House budget resolution. And legislation to nullify a CFPB rule on payment apps is teed up for a vote in the Senate. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Trump delivers an address to a joint session of Congress. Republicans hope to release a long-term CR this weekend. And tariffs against Canada and Mexico are set to take effect today. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

The House and Senate prepare for an address by Trump, and for budget talks. Education nominee Linda McMahon gets a confirmation vote. And Republicans target environmental rules from late in Biden's term. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 3, 2025.

The White House seeks "anomalies" for a long-term continuing resolution. A House panel looks to get a jump on possible tax provisions for a reconciliation bill. And Trump plans to impose his tariffs on Mexico and Canada next week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

The Senate is eyeing changes to the House's budget resolution that could upset a delicate balance. The GOP considers multiple paths forward on fiscal 2025 appropriations. Republicans stay quiet on Trump's latest moves on foreign affairs agencies. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.

House Republicans adopt their budget resolution, but now need to agree with the Senate on a final version. GOP leaders and appropriators discuss next steps on appropriations talks. Trump's pick for trade representative gets a confirmation vote. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 26. 2025.

The House could vote on a budget resolution as early as today, but it's not clear whether the conference will unite behind it. Republicans largely keep quiet on Trump's Russia pivot. Democrats and Republicans both get constituent flak about the new administration. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, February 25.

House Republicans are set to act on their budget resolution this week. Lawmakers raise concerns about Defense firings and an unusual email to federal workers. And Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer will get a committee vote this week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.

The Senate has adopted its budget resolution — and the House is ready to consider its own next week. A short CR may be needed even if lawmakers reach a deal on full spending bills. And Sen. Mitch McConnell, set to retire after 2026, will leave a judiciary-focused legacy. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.

Senate Republicans prep for a budget "vote-a-rama" despite Trump's preference for the House approach. Fiscal 2025 topline talks are stumbling even as Democrats make the case against a continuing resolution. FBI nominee Kash Patel could be confirmed as soon as today. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 20.

Senators have begun floor debate on a budget resolution. The Senate prepares to weigh in on former Sen. Kelly Loeffler's nomination to lead the Small Business Administration. Experts are raising concerns about wide-ranging Health and Human Services firings. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 19.

The Senate goes back to work on Trump's nominations. Critics say the firing of federal workers may hurt Trump's own goals. Senators could take up their budget resolution on the floor this week. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Appropriators want more time to negotiate a fiscal 2025 topline. The Trump administration sketches a plan for reciprocal tariffs. And the House looks to next steps on its budget blueprint. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

The House Budget Committee readies a budget resolution markup in the face of uncertainty. HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a confirmation vote this morning. House GOP leaders could walk away from fiscal 2025 appropriations talks. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 13.

House Republicans are still working on a budget resolution that's scheduled to be marked up tomorrow. Appropriators are continuing efforts to reach a topline agreement. Tulsi Gabbard gets a final Senate vote on her nomination to be director of national intelligence after a delay. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 12.

House Republicans hold out hope for a budget resolution markup this week. Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard is set for a floor vote. A pause in NIH research funding cuts is one of the latest in a swirl of legal developments around the new administration. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Good morning. House Republicans could delay their budget resolution markup. DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard is up next for a potential confirmation vote this week. And the Council on Environmental Quality's regulatory abilities are now in question. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

Good morning. House Republicans could delay their budget resolution markup. DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard is up next for a potential confirmation vote this week. And the Council on Environmental Quality's regulatory abilities are now in question. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.

House Republicans are coming together on a budget resolution as the Senate GOP prepares for action next week. A federal judge pauses the Trump administration's buyout offer for federal employees. And the top Senate and House GOP appropriators are narrowing their fiscal 2025 topline differences, but they'll still have to account for Democrats. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday,...

A continuing resolution for the rest of fiscal 2025 appears more likely. The Senate GOP is looking to outpace its House counterparts on budget reconciliation efforts. Trump's controversial OMB nominee likely gets a confirmation vote today. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 6.

Senate Republicans lay the groundwork for their own action on budget reconciliation. A Senate committee weighs in on Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Commerce. Democrats have little leverage against the White House until a March funding deadline. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Efforts to diminish USAID are the latest instance of uncertainty in Trump's second term. Intraparty divisions slow House GOP reconciliation efforts. DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard and HHS pick Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are set for committee votes. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Trump's top trade nominee is in the spotlight this week as tariffs are imposed. Congress looks to advance fracking legislation and Trump's nominee for Energy secretary. And the midair collision over the Potomac River draws attention to issues facing the air traffic control workforce. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Trump's deadline for tariffs on Mexico and Canada nears. It's unclear what the future of the AUKUS agreement will be under Trump. Details continue to unfold about the midair crash near DCA. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Jan. 31.

The funding freeze controversy adds uncertainty to spending talks. A trio of controversial Cabinet nominees appear before Senate committees. House Republicans remain split on their budget reconciliation plans. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Jan. 30.