CQ Morning Briefing

Senators gear up for Mullin's confirmation hearing later this week. Pentagon officials are set to testify at a slate of hearings. House appropriators dig into budget hearings for the legislative branch. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 16, 2026.

The White House is accepting some demands for an immigration overhaul — but Democrats say it's not enough. Lawmakers are asking the Pentagon for Iran war cost estimates. A preliminary fiscal 2027 appropriations markup schedule is out. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 13, 2026.

Iran sanctions are getting a boost amid rising oil prices. The House could vote next week to reauthorize two federal research programs. Lawmakers wrestle with Section 702 reauthorization. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Farm aid and disaster relief money could be bundled with Iran war funding. Democrats continue their push for Iran hearings. Senate GOP leadership says the chamber lacks the votes for a talking filibuster. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Democrats push for Iran war transparency. As oil prices rise amid the war with Iran, Senate Democrats want a fix. The DHS shutdown is about to hit the one-month mark. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The Senate kicks off work on a sweeping housing bill. House Republicans hold their retreat in Florida. The Library of Congress requests a funding boost. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 9, 2026.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin's move to the Homeland Security Department would open a "cardinal" slot. Democrats dig in on DHS policy changes. And House lawmakers reject an Iran war powers resolution. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 6, 2026.

The House sets up a war powers vote after a Senate defeat. Lawmakers subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi amid Epstein files criticism. A House panel marks up kids online safety bills.

Both chambers could take up war powers resolutions, with the Senate expected to take an initial vote. DHS funding talks show little movement as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem returns to the Hill for a second day of testimony. Gov. Tim Walz testifies before lawmakers probing alleged social services fraud in Minnesota. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

War powers votes could begin as soon as today. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify before Senate, House committees. House lawmakers mark up a farm bill. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.