CQ Morning Briefing

House appropriators tackle Commerce-Justice-Science. Senators want more information about White House ballroom security funding. Kevin Warsh is slated to be confirmed as Fed chair today. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces lawmakers after Trump's argument that the Iran conflict has been "terminated." Senate Republicans plan to skip a committee markup of part of their reconciliation bill. Lawmakers push proposals for a federal gas tax holiday. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

The first spending bill for fiscal 2027 is readied for the House floor. Democrats plan a procedural objection to ballroom security funds in the Republican-written reconciliation package. And the House looks to take up a biofuels measure it did not pass before last week's recess. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, May 11, 2026.

Two Senate committees prepare to mark up a reconciliation package as soon as next week. Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., are confident in their stablecoin yield agreement, despite pushback from the banking industry. The Supreme Court weighs access to mifepristone. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

Lawmakers start a weeklong recess, but a continued fight over a key spy authority awaits. The House also has an  unresolved E15 measure left on its plate. The Iran war hits its 60-day mark, bringing heightened attention to the current lack of a congressional authorization. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, May 1, 2026.

The Senate wants a "clean" FISA reauthorization — but the House sent over additions. Hegseth faces Senate appropriators after a fiery House budget hearing. SCOTUS ruling prompts GOP redistricting calls. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, April 30, 2026.

The House is expected to vote on a rule to move forward a farm bill, FISA and more. The White House pushes anew for an end to the DHS shutdown. The Pentagon wants lawmakers to approve a name change to the Department of War. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

King Charles is expected to emphasize the longstanding U.S.-U.K. relationship in his speech to lawmakers. Passage of the farm bill is in jeopardy over bipartisan pesticide labeling concerns. States are rushing to redraw their congressional maps, and face legal challenges in the process. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, April 28, 2026.

Buckle up for a jam-packed week in the House. The weekend shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner raises pressure on Republicans' effort to fund DHS. And more budget hearings and appropriations markups are on tap. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, April 27, 2026.

House Republicans will try another FISA play — still without a warrant requirement. An inspector general will investigate the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files. And an amendment to allow year-round sales of E15 fuel would hitch a ride on the farm bill. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, April 24, 2026.