A partial government shutdown is underway, and the House faces a politically complicated vote on the spending package that would end it. A bipartisan duo makes a quiet bid for an Iran war powers resolution. And the nomination of Kevin Warsh to be Fed chair faces an uphill battle. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

Another partial government shutdown could begin tonight, though it may be brief. Senate Democrats have mixed reactions to a GOP health subsidies extension draft. And House Republicans make another voter ID push. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

Shutdown odds rise, with Democrats and the White House at loggerheads over DHS policies. Recent attacks on lawmakers underscore threats to member safety. Democrats are reviewing a draft of a compromise plan to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

Senators report hints of progress on DHS funding talks. Calls grow for Noem's departure from DHS. Rubio testifies about U.S. policy in Venezuela. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

Shutdown threats mount over DHS funding. Some Senate Republicans are calling for investigations into immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Congressional Republicans pivot back to abortion. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

A partial government shutdown is possible as Democrats decry this weekend's shooting in Minnesota. And due to the snow, Senators have one fewer day in town to tackle a mammoth spending package before the Friday deadline. Plus, the Senate Agriculture Committee marks up a crypto market bill. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

The Senate is set to take up a final spending package next week, but a weekend snowstorm could scramble the timeline. Lawmakers try to move forward on farm aid and ethanol. And supporters of an anti-deepfake bill urge House floor action. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.

House Rules will reconvene this morning to address the four-bill spending package. Jack Smith testifies before the House Judiciary Committee. House Republicans want to revise a toxic chemicals law. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

House Rules takes up the four-bill spending package. The Supreme Court takes up Cook's Fed dismissal. U.S. oil companies want assurances before investing in Venezuela. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Jan. 21 2026.

It's appropriations crunch time. Two pregnancy-related bills are set for House Rules consideration. And the Clintons could face a contempt-of-Congress measure. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.