CQ Morning Briefing

House Republicans pump the brakes on the Transportation-HUD spending bill. Speaker Johnson is looking into a "laddered" approach to stopgap funding. And the House-passed Israel aid bill looks headed for a dead end. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

The House looks to pass two more appropriations bills. Ways and Means marks up a bill that is a priority for McCarthy. Senate Republicans lose patience on Tuberville's military holdups. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Nov. 2.

Senate leaders are crossing their fingers they can pass the three-bill spending "minibus." Lawmakers are gearing up to vote on expelling Santos. And the House GOP's stand-alone Israel aid bill hits the Rules Committee. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Nov. 1.

Austin and Blinken are headed to Capitol Hill to argue for linked aid for Israel and Ukraine. Mayorkas and Wray take questions on homeland security threats. And the Senate fixates on AI regulation. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Austin and Blinken testify on the White House's request for aid for Israel, Ukraine and more. The House sets out to pass three spending bills. And George Santos faces an expulsion vote while Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rashida Tlaib face censure votes. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

Ukraine supporters hope Speaker Johnson will open the door for another round of aid, despite his record of opposition. The House is expected to take up additional spending bills next week after passing its Energy-Water measure. And Rep. Santos is facing an expulsion vote. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Newly elevated Speaker Johnson has the House jumping on appropriations. The Senate is cruising through amendments to its three-bill spending package. Senators are mulling ideas to advance blocked military leaders. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Oct. 26.

The House gears up for another floor vote to select a speaker. The Senate 'minibus' has a new set of wheels. And the Senate Foreign Relations Committee votes on Biden's nominee to be U.S. ambassador to Israel. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023.

House Republicans vote on a new candidate for speaker. The Senate 'minibus' could still face roadblocks. And the FAA could get a Senate-confirmed leader. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

The House is back at square one on selecting a speaker. Republicans could try to decouple Israel and Ukraine aid. And Biden's pick to lead the FAA sees floor action. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Oct. 23, 2023.

The House holds another speaker vote, but there's no end in sight to the GOP fight. The Senate is ready to 'spring into action' on aid for allies. And the Israel-Hamas war turns new focus on Sen. Tuberville's blockade of Pentagon posts. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

Support for Jordan to be speaker could fizzle. Lawmakers mark up bills to sanction Iran and Hamas. Biden addresses the nation on the wars in Israel and Ukraine. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Oct. 19.

Jim Jordan is scrambling ahead of a second speaker vote. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee hears from the nominee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel. And Republicans raise alarms over Iran. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Jordan's math remains an issue as lawmakers get ready to vote on the next speaker. The Senate has a three-fold response to the Israel-Hamas war. The major agriculture and nutrition bills look vulnerable. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Rep. Jim Jordan faces tough numbers in his bid to be speaker. President Biden's pick for ambassador to Israel testifies. And Senate Republicans see bias at Amtrak. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Oct. 16, 2023.

House Republicans aim to pick a candidate for speaker. The White House plans to ask Congress for new aid for Israel. And the Supreme Court hears arguments in a case centered on race and redistricting. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 11.

The terrorist attacks on Israel put new pressure on the race for speaker. House Republicans are preparing for a forum with candidates. And we take a look at the two Republicans running for the top job. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023.

Some in the GOP are weighing whether to adjust the "motion to vacate." The candidates for speaker hold divergent views on Ukraine. And Alabama will need to redraw a congressional map. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Top Republicans are jumping in the race to be speaker. The farm bill and new Ukraine money could be collateral damage after McCarthy's ousting. And meet speaker pro tempore McHenry. Here’s your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Oct. 5.

The House is at a standstill after McCarthy is ousted as speaker. Biden's pick to lead the FAA testifies. And Democrats keep up the push for Ukraine aid. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.

Laphonza Butler takes her seat in the Senate. Gaetz seeks to oust McCarthy. And senators head west for Feinstein's funeral. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.

With a shutdown averted, lawmakers push a separate bill for Ukraine aid. Gaetz looks to oust McCarthy. And the death of Sen. Feinstein doesn’t look likely to affect judicial nominations. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

Stopgap work looks to be dragging into the weekend. The FAA could face revenue collection issues come next week. And the Supreme Court returns to a docket of controversial cases. David Higgins your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

The Senate stopgap could stall with a shutdown just a few days away. The House GOP gavels in its first Biden impeachment hearing. And indicted Sen. Menendez addresses his colleagues behind closed doors. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.

The Senate unveiled its stopgap. The House plans a week packed with debate and votes on appropriations bills. A cannabis banking bill could clear a key hurdle. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Sept. 27.