CQ Morning Briefing

The House Rules Committee takes up a bipartisan CR. The CEO of Novo Nordisk testifies Tuesday about Ozempic and Wegovy prices. And lawmakers look ahead to potential farm bill action during the lame-duck session. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

The House could consider a bipartisan continuing resolution early next week. The NDAA is closer to an informal conference after senators filed a manager's amendment package. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans a trip to Washington to shore up support for his country's war effort. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Next stopgap steps are unclear after Johnson's take on a CR falls short. A VA funding deadline looms as the Senate looks to sign off on a House-passed bill. And the 2025 tax "cliff" makes its way into the spotlight this week. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Good morning. House Republicans' stopgap funding bill is scheduled for a floor vote. The House could consider a bill regarding Secret Service protections. And a House committee marks up bills about kids' online safety. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

A thwarted second assassination attempt renews Secret Service scrutiny. A supplemental veterans funding bill is set for the House floor. And House Rules sets up consideration of a joint resolution to overturn EPA emissions guidelines. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Senate Democrats are expected to unveil their iteration of a stopgap funding measure. House Republicans could consider a slate of legislation focused on ESG, DEI and immigration. And the House Foreign Affairs Committee could recommend holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

Senators have a vote on IVF protections after the weekend. TikTok heads to federal court in Washington. And the House is likely to consider a supplemental bill in the coming days to bridge a veterans benefits funding gap. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

House Republicans look to determine the best path forward for a continuing resolution. Senators prepare tweaks to their version of the fiscal 2025 NDAA. And House Republicans' so-called China Week comes to a close as the chamber takes up one last bill. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.

House lawmakers are scheduled to take up a seemingly doomed stopgap funding measure. Both chambers are expected to soon agree on a bill to address a VA benefits deficit. And the continuing resolution's exclusion of extensions addressing SNAP benefit theft and dairy product policies has prompted criticism. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.

The House Republican bill to head off a partial government shutdown is facing big problems. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are scheduled to debate in Philadelphia. And lawmakers highlight earmarks while campaigning — even if appropriations bills haven't been enacted. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

Stopgap funding debates kick off as Republicans unveil their first effort. Lawmakers return to unresolved policy items, such as the defense authorization bill and tax breaks. And the House this week takes up bills on Chinese influence in agriculture and electric vehicle production. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Speaker Mike Johnson is looking to craft a proposal that would avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of September. The House returns from recess next week to a set of China-related bills likely to be on the floor. And Congress will see the departure of a number of lawmakers at the end of this year with significant defense policy expertise. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wed...

Lobbying expenditures this year are up and expected to continue. The next Congress will be without three energy and environment leaders. And a GOP lawsuit over congressional subpoenas related to the Hunter Biden criminal case will drag into the fall. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.

The Capitol will be quiet for the rest of the month, but appropriations work awaits in the fall. A fight over the power of the purse could be ahead if Donald Trump wins in November. And the House Freedom Caucus may need a new chairperson. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.

Good morning. Senate appropriators take up four more spending bills. A $79 billion tax package gets a procedural vote on the Senate floor. And legislation to address a shortfall in veterans benefits funding is likely delayed until after recess. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.

Senators look to pass a VA bill before recess. An energy permitting measure is marked up. And ByteDance apps are going bye-bye from House devices. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Senators vote on an online safety bill. Senate appropriators have one less bill to mark up this week. And a House task force prepares to examine the attempt on Trump's life. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

The Senate is set to vote on an online kids' safety bill. A hearing examines the environmental effects of a chemical found in tires. And senators prepare to mark up five more spending bills. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, July 29, 2024.

Appropriators deal with a potential Veterans Affairs shortfall. So-called messaging bills may get recess attention. And Alaska's lawmakers push for more military resources for their state. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, July 26, 2024.

House Republicans take up a measure critical of Harris. The House prepares to leave for the summer. And senators mark up four spending bills. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Netanyahu addresses Congress. Support for House spending bills teeters. And Schumer pushes bills on online safety for kids. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Two spending bills head for the House floor. The chamber could leave early for the August recess. And the Secret Service director is pressed to resign. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Many Democratic lawmakers endorse Harris as Biden drops out. The Secret Service director testifies about the attempt on Trump's life. And spending bills are set for debate on the House floor and in Senate committee. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, July 22, 2024.

Politicians push for unity after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The Secret Service faces criticism after Saturday's shootings. And senators worry about Russia and China potentially teaming up. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, July 15, 2024.

House Republicans hit a roadblock on appropriations. Senate Democrats push ahead with partisan spending allocations. And questions about Biden remain unresolved heading into the weekend. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, July 12, 2024.