CQ Morning Briefing

TikTok could pop up at a hearing on worldwide threats. Legislative agencies pitch funding requests to appropriators. And Biden needs a new FCC nominee. David Higgins your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Chairman Powell is on the Hill to break down the Federal Reserve's efforts to curb inflation. Lawmakers fine tune legislation on the origins of COVID-19 for the floor. Senators are expected to vote on blocking D.C.'s new criminal code even after a city leader withdrew the language in question. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 7.

This week, Biden's budget is only partly expected, House Republicans explore the COVID-19 lab leak theory, and the Ohio train derailment is subject of a hearing. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 6, 2023.

Senators make appropriations plans ahead of Biden's budget release. The president said he won't veto a bill involving D.C. home rule. And Sen. Feinstein is in the hospital for shingles. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 3, 2023.

Biden is expected to soon issue the first veto of his presidency. House Democrats meet with Harris and Cabinet members in Baltimore. And Ohio's senators introduce a bill on rail safety following a derailment in their state. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Good morning. Attorney General Garland goes before senators today. A partisan bill on inflation is on the House floor. And House Republicans announced tighter earmark rules. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

One House committee marks up bills on China, while another holds a prime-time hearing. Republican bills on free speech that Democrats see as too vague are marked up. And committees prepare their "views and estimates" ahead of Biden's budget release. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

Lawmakers prepare a number of hearings on Ukraine and China. The House could bar earmarks from the largest domestic spending bill. And Republicans want the Supreme Court to halt the administration's student loan forgiveness program. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 27.

The Supreme Court continues arguments that could turn Section 230 on its head. House Republicans prep for a field hearing in Yuma on border security. And the East Palestine train derailment prompts probes. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for the week of Wednesday, Feb. 22.

New access to bases in the Philippines could boost the United States’ ability to deter Chinese aggression. Ohio lawmakers examine the toxins carried by train. Fetterman checked into Walter Reed for clinical depression. Megan Mineiro your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 17.

Senators hear from witnesses on the problems posed by drug company middlemen. A bipartisan duo wants to make it easier for hungry military families to access food assistance. Should he run for re-election next year, Sen. Joe Manchin will likely rely on out of state donors. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 16.

House members are demanding a classified briefing on the downing of unknown objects in the sky. Democrats are already queued up to run for Sen. Dianne Feinstein's seat. And the search for a new architect of the Capitol begins. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 15.

Senators grapple with how to keep kids safe online. A Biden FCC pick testifies for a third time after her nomination stalled last Congress. The Senate will need to confirm a new architect of the Capitol. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Feb. 14.

The House is out this week, but holds field hearings in Texas on energy. House Republicans call for the removal of the Architect of the Capitol. And Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger could seek to remain the panel’s top Republican in the next Congress. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 13.

A top senator says the State Department should ask Congress for more money to counter China. Lawmakers weigh creating a Cyber Force. Biden meets today with the new president of Brazil. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 10.

Republican Jim Jordan's special "weaponization" of government subcommittee holds its first hearing. Senators grill a Southwest executive over the airline's holiday meltdown. The Architect of the Capitol testifies to a House panel amid calls to resign. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 9.

Republicans launch a contentious probe into the Biden family. Lawmakers assess the strain the war in Ukraine has placed on U.S. weapons makers. And a bill to allow unvaccinated foreign air travelers hits the floor. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Biden addresses a Congress no longer under full control by Democrats. House Armed Services examines China's threat to U.S. national security. And McCarthy gave a "prebuttal" of sorts to Biden's State of the Union. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Feb. 7.

China is top of mind for members in both chambers. House Republicans want to toss out a requirement that foreign travelers be vaccinated for COVID-19. And Biden's State of the Union could call out airlines. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 6.

Rep. Nancy Mace secured a deal that could formalize how members are stripped of committee posts. Senate committees get to work next week with new rosters. And a new gun safety caucus has ambitious legislative goals. Megan Mineiro your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 3.

The House votes on removing Omar from Foreign Affairs. Manchin drills the Energy Department on implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure law. And Rep. Jim Himes replaces fellow Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff on House Intelligence. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 2.

Biden and McCarthy discuss the debt ceiling. House Republicans launch their "border crisis" investigation. And Republicans try to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 1.

Biden plans to wind down the COVID-19 emergencies, but Republicans push for an earlier end. Congress once again faces calls to address police violence. Lawmakers hear from a former Trump official on expanding U.S. energy production. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Jan. 31.

The president and the speaker have arranged a get-together. House Republicans want to force teleworking federal workers back to the office. And committees kick into gear. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Jan. 30.

The House votes on a bill to tie oil reserve sales to drilling on public lands. The House continues getting organized, while the Senate is still in a holdover state. Senators hoping for a path forward on immigration face partisan headwinds. Megan Mineiro has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Jan. 27.