CQ Morning Briefing

McCarthy plans to put his debt limit bill to a vote. Biden's Labor secretary nominee is voted on in committee. And the Senate Judiciary Committee, in the wake of a Supreme Court order on mifepristone, hears testimony on reproductive rights. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, April 24, 2023.

Senate Democrats sent Chief Justice Roberts a rare invite to testify. Some House Republicans want to tweak the debt limit bill before a vote. And votes for Biden's labor secretary nominee are in question. Megan Mineiro your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, April 21.

Republicans are teeing up a debt limit bill for a planned vote next week. Biden's pick for Labor secretary could face heat over her work as California's top labor official. The House majority is voting to bar transgender athletes from certain teams. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, April 20

House Republicans are not yet on the same page for a debt limit bill. House Judiciary marks up a sweeping immigration bill. The House could vote again to overrule the D.C. Council. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 19. 

Republicans (including McConnell) are pressing Biden and Democrats to hash out a debt limit deal. The House votes on overriding Biden's veto on the WOTUS rule. Republicans want the high court to expand religious protections for workers. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, April 18.

Lawmakers probe the Pentagon leak. House Republicans vote on banning transgender school athletes. And Biden's top gun regulator testifies. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, April 17, 2023.

The Manhattan DA is suing House Judiciary Republicans. Court rulings challenging the FDA's regulation of an abortion drug could create a domino effect. Senate Democrats respond to Trump's calls to defund the DOJ. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for the week of Wednesday, April 12.

Hyde-Smith's block of a Biden nominee has critics questioning the 'blue slip' tradition, again. Congress must pass a pandemic preparedness reauthorization bill. And Republicans respond to Trump's history-making arraignment. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 5.

House Republicans could move ahead on a debt limit bill if Biden doesn't act. Lawmakers left town without a legislative response to the Nashville school shooting. And GOP members come to Donald Trump's defense after his historic indictment. David Higgins your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 31, 2023.

The GOP's energy bill looks to be cruising toward passage in the House. Vilsack testifies on the budget proposal for Agriculture. Senate Finance tackles PBMs as lawmakers seek to rein in the drug industry middlemen. Megan Mineiro your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 30.

The former CEO of Starbucks could be in hot water at a Senate hearing. After decades of talks, the Senate votes on repealing two authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq. And House Foreign Affairs turns its sights on oversight of Ukraine aid. 

Top Pentagon officials make their case to appropriators. Mayorkas is likely to face hard questions from both sides of the aisle. Lawmakers dig into Washington's response to recent bank failures. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 28.

House Republicans are bringing their energy bill to the floor. The Senate votes on amendments to the repeal of authorizations for military force against Iraq. And lawmakers could punish executives for bank failures. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 27, 2023.

House Republicans mark up a Ukraine aid oversight measure. Lawmakers vote on passage of the GOP's "Parents Bill of Rights." And the National Transportation Safety Board could probe all major rail companies. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 24, 2023.

TikTok's CEO testifies to Congress for the first time. Pentagon leaders pitch Biden's budget request. And the Senate slogs through amendments on a repeal of two authorizations for the use of military force. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 23.

Biden's Cabinet makes the case for spending boosts for EPA, HHS, State and Treasury. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation votes on the president's pick to lead the FAA. And Sanders grills Moderna's CEO. Megan Mineiro your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 22.

The Senate could take another step toward repealing the Iraq AUMFs. Republicans signal a balanced budget blueprint could take a back seat. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 21.

Watch for Cabinet members testifying on Biden's budget. House Republicans plan to pass their "Parents Bill of Rights." And TikTok's CEO testifies to Congress for the first time. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 20, 2023.

The Senate looks ready to vote to repeal decades-old AUMFs from war in Iraq. And the Biden administration is out in full force next week defending the president’s budget blueprint. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 17.

Yellen goes to bat for Biden's tax proposals. Senators examine health care sector hacks. Members of both parties blame lax regulators for Silicon Valley Bank's failure. Megan Mineiro your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 16.

Biden's top budget official is in the hot seat. Senators examine Brazil's relationship with the U.S. House Republicans roll out energy legislation focused on fossil-fuel gains. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 15.

Biden orders a background check boost on gun sales. Washington weighs stronger small bank regulations. The Senate votes on repealing AUMFs on the 20-year anniversary of the U.S.-invasion of Iraq. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 14.

The White House gears up for a budget fight with Republicans. Senate Democrats examine public safety after a landmark Supreme Court decision on guns. And House Republicans hear from the U.S. Border Patrol in Texas. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 13, 2023.

Treasury Secretary Yellen pitches Biden's budget request. The House votes on declassifying information on the origins of COVID-19. The head of Norfolk Southern is pressed on bipartisan legislation. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 10.

Biden releases his budget, though the debt ceiling deadline looms. Norfolk Southern's CEO testifies on the Ohio train derailment. Ways and Means marks up a debt prioritization bill. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 9.