CQ Morning Briefing

War powers votes could happen in both chambers this week. Senators will kick off work on a major housing package with a procedural vote today. And the Supreme Court weighs the legality of a gun ban for drug users. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 2, 2026.

Former President Bill Clinton testifies behind closed doors about Jeffrey Epstein. There's a push to increase security on SNAP payment cards. And a Senate committee looks to overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Thune says a housing bill could go to the floor as soon as this week. Iran war powers votes are on the horizon in the House and Senate. The House Agriculture chairman says the farm bill is not the place to delay a hemp ban. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Republicans continue their push against Biden-era climate policies. The Senate closes in on a SBIR deal. Trump's surgeon general nominee faces senators amid "MAHA" tensions. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

Trump goes to the Hill for his first State of the Union address of his second term. Schumer vows Democrats will block any further tariff extensions. Ahead of a House vote, the Defense Department objects to a Senate aviation safety bill. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026.

Trump will deliver his State of the Union tomorrow amid tariff uncertainty. The House could vote in relation to an Iran war powers resolution in the coming days. And there's been little movement on negotiations as the DHS shutdown continues. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

DHS talks are at a near-standstill during the recess. Earmarks are making a comeback — big time. With major EPA regulations on the line, the Supreme Court may have the final say. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.

The Department of Homeland Security is expected to partially shut down as lawmakers leave for recess without a deal. A long-awaited five-year farm bill is expected to be released. And House Republicans want to reverse their earmarks ban. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

The likelihood of a DHS funding lapse grows as negotiations stall. An El Paso airspace closure draws ire and questions from lawmakers. Democrats who released a video on illegal orders are keeping their legal options open after a failed indictment attempt. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

Bondi faces lawmakers amid a spate of DOJ controversies. Time is running out for a DHS funding deal. GOP lawmakers hash out election administration bills. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.