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As House and Senate Republicans remain split on a reconciliation strategy, we look at what might go in a future bill... or bills. The clock is already ticking on the latest effort for fiscal 2025 appropriations legislation. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in the TikTok ban or divestment case. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Jan. 10.

The path ahead for moving reconciliation legislation remains unclear, even after Trump meets with GOP senators. An immigration bill is headed to a procedural vote in the Senate. The House takes up a bill to sanction International Criminal Court officials. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Jan. 9.

It could take Republicans weeks to finalize a reconciliation strategy. CQ Morning Briefing looks ahead at tax, agriculture and crypto debates in the new Congress. House Democrats could see a shuffling of Appropriations subcommittee ranking members. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Hope is still alive for GOP backers of a two-step approach to their budget reconciliation efforts. The Biden administration announces a new medical debt rule with an unclear future. Former President Jimmy Carter lies in state at the Capitol. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Jan. 7.

The House picks a speaker (maybe?). The 119th Congress has been shaped by the Trump era before it even convenes. The House rules package becomes a potential avenue for early action on immigration-related bills. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Jan. 2.

Lawmakers are looking at a government shutdown unless Congress can pass a funding bill in the coming hours. Some GOP senators are unsure about Trump's ability to end birthright citizenship. And RFK Jr.'s agenda could find common ground with the FDA as it redefines "healthy." David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.

Trump sends House GOP leadership scrambling on a stopgap spending measure. The Supreme Court is set to hear a dispute regarding the law that requires a TikTok divestment or ban. Sen. Mitch McConnell is departing GOP leadership in the new year, but he's not leaving his influence behind. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Dec. 19.

The stopgap spending bill's text is released just days before a deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown. The fiscal 2025 NDAA gets a final vote despite some senators' opposition to a provision that would restrict gender-affirming care. Lawmakers deal with loose ends ahead of the holidays. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Dec. 18.

Washington waits as negotiators continue to work on a stopgap funding resolution. House Democrats are set to pick new ranking members after their Steering Committee gave its recommendations. More elected officials are calling for details from the federal government about drone sightings. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Disputes over aid for farmers delay the release of a stopgap funding resolution. The House Budget chair says a two-part reconciliation effort has momentum. And House steering panels continue to map out the makeup of committees for the 119th Congress. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Congressional leaders want stopgap funding negotiations to conclude today. The fiscal 2025 defense authorization bill is scheduled for a cloture vote Monday. And the Senate could vote on a Social Security bill next week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

The GOP isn't all on the same page regarding defense spending in reconciliation. National parks advocates urge Congress to include recovery funding in overall disaster relief. Democrats look for common ground with Republicans post-election. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Dec. 12.

Disaster relief funding is in flux amid stopgap negotiations. The House is teed up for a vote on the NDAA after adopting a rule for debate on Tuesday. The House could vote on a bill adding new judgeships to federal courts as soon as this week. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Dec. 11.

Opponents of an NDAA transfer provision say they will continue to push back. An unexpected candidate is poised to lead the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The GOP is planning its early immigration moves for next year. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Dec. 10.

The House is teeing up action on the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which dropped this weekend. Two Republicans compete to lead the House Education panel. And the incoming Trump administration faces pressure to revisit regulations on "forever chemicals." David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.

Republicans could push for up to $85 billion for border security in a reconciliation package next year. A number of veteran House Democrats face challenges from newer members for ranking member positions. And the defense authorization bill will likely include shipyard-related language on worker pay and capital investments. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Good morning. Key Democrats oppose the House GOP's first offer on an end-of-year health care package. Johnson likely puts an end to additional Ukraine aid in this Congress. The House has a full initial roster for next year and a calendar, too. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Dec. 5.

Republicans sketch out their plans for a two-part reconciliation effort next year. The top Senate Agriculture Democrat and Republican are split on farm bill extension prospects. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on a case regarding gender-affirming care. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Dec. 4.

The fiscal 2025 defense policy bill approaches the finish line. Democrats continue to entertain changes among committee ranking members. A Senate subcommittee is set to examine airline junk fees. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Roll Call Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Dec. 3.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has revised its projected fiscal 2025 health care funding shortfall by nearly half. Trump is eyeing recess appointments for nominees, but the process has pitfalls. Republicans look to student aid programs as a potential place to pay for planned tax cuts. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Roll Call Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Mitch McConnell plans to chair the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and the Senate Rules Committee next year. The House Foreign Affairs Committee will have a new leader. And the Musk-backed “DOGE” group will have a subcommittee’s help in Congress. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.

Senate appropriators are united behind disaster aid legislation – and pitching some additions. A Trump administration DOJ could give House contempt resolutions more teeth. And two ranking Democrats on House panels face challengers to those posts. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Roll Call Morning Briefing for Thursday, Nov. 21.

The Senate Appropriations Committee holds a high-profile hearing about disaster aid funding. House Republicans consider a one-year farm bill extension. And Republicans are mulling budget scoring avenues for tax cuts they're seeking. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Nov. 20.

The ball is in lawmakers' court after the White House released its FEMA disaster funding request. House Democrats kick off leadership elections with no challengers to top roles. The path forward for the farm bill is a tad clearer after a Senate panel released its proposal. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Republicans lay the groundwork for a budget resolution early in the next Congress. Sens. Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy plan to lead key committees. And floor action on the fiscal 2025 defense authorization bill is expected in December.

Senate Republicans have a new leader, while House Republicans stick with Johnson. Some of Trump's Cabinet picks get cautious reactions. And lawmakers jockey for House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee positions. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.

Republicans vote on Senate leader and House GOP conference chair positions. Republicans plan for the lame-duck session as Trump heads to the Hill. And election results and Trump appointments continue to impact committee compositions. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Nov. 13.

The results of Tuesday's elections have provided an opening for policy shifts on immigration, among other areas. Retirements and defeats are prompting a host of potential changes among congressional panels. And Republicans look to chart a path forward on lame-duck actions ahead of the next Congress and a Trump inauguration. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Nov. 7.

Good morning, and happy Election Day! The nation's cyber-defense agency says the presidential election won't be swayed by hacking. The Senate Agriculture Committee will have a new leader next year, no matter today's results. And the Department of Veterans Affairs has a surprise funding stockpile. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, November 5.

Another continuing resolution and disaster aid seem more likely than an omnibus during the lame-duck session. Senate Democrats could see significant motion on the Veterans' Affairs Committee. And some vulnerable candidates are breaking with their party on climate issues. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 30.

Competitive races could affect the composition of the Appropriations committees. Experts say a Republican-led Senate would likely be more amenable to the tech industry. And the House crosses the five-digit bill number threshold for the first time since 1977. Jacob Fulton has your Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Experts expect expansion of federal technology research to face obstacles. Some Democrats and Republicans are pitching different takes on addressing flood insurance post-hurricanes. And Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., looks poised to lead Senate Republicans' campaign arm.

Officials are confident in FEMA funds as Hurricane Milton closes in on Florida. The Supreme Court starts what appears to be a relatively tame term. And battleground House district polls reveal voters' priorities. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Roll Call Morning Briefing.

FEMA says it's in a "good position" for Hurricane Helene relief. A missile strike against Israel prompts calls for retaliation and U.S. support. Biden resists a push to intervene over a dockworkers strike. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024.

Lawmakers head home for October recess ahead of the November elections. Ukraine backers plan to push for another supplemental funding bill in the lame-duck session. And Senate Banking Committee Republicans could look to boost startups' efforts to raise capital if they take over the panel. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.

A stopgap spending bill could pass both chambers Wednesday. Lawmakers are already previewing their lame-duck appropriations goals. And a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the Senate confirmation process gets marked up. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024.

A bipartisan CR is now likely to go to the floor under suspension of the rules this week. The head of the FAA testifies in the first of two hearings this week about Boeing safety and oversight. And a package of amendments to the Senate NDAA would have some foreign policy implications. Jacob Fulton has your Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Sept. 24.

The House Rules Committee takes up a bipartisan CR. The CEO of Novo Nordisk testifies Tuesday about Ozempic and Wegovy prices. And lawmakers look ahead to potential farm bill action during the lame-duck session. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

The House could consider a bipartisan continuing resolution early next week. The NDAA is closer to an informal conference after senators filed a manager's amendment package. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans a trip to Washington to shore up support for his country's war effort. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.

Next stopgap steps are unclear after Johnson's take on a CR falls short. A VA funding deadline looms as the Senate looks to sign off on a House-passed bill. And the 2025 tax "cliff" makes its way into the spotlight this week. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024.

Good morning. House Republicans' stopgap funding bill is scheduled for a floor vote. The House could consider a bill regarding Secret Service protections. And a House committee marks up bills about kids' online safety. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

A thwarted second assassination attempt renews Secret Service scrutiny. A supplemental veterans funding bill is set for the House floor. And House Rules sets up consideration of a joint resolution to overturn EPA emissions guidelines. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.

Senate Democrats are expected to unveil their iteration of a stopgap funding measure. House Republicans could consider a slate of legislation focused on ESG, DEI and immigration. And the House Foreign Affairs Committee could recommend holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.

Senators have a vote on IVF protections after the weekend. TikTok heads to federal court in Washington. And the House is likely to consider a supplemental bill in the coming days to bridge a veterans benefits funding gap. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.

House Republicans look to determine the best path forward for a continuing resolution. Senators prepare tweaks to their version of the fiscal 2025 NDAA. And House Republicans' so-called China Week comes to a close as the chamber takes up one last bill. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024.

House lawmakers are scheduled to take up a seemingly doomed stopgap funding measure. Both chambers are expected to soon agree on a bill to address a VA benefits deficit. And the continuing resolution's exclusion of extensions addressing SNAP benefit theft and dairy product policies has prompted criticism. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.

The House Republican bill to head off a partial government shutdown is facing big problems. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are scheduled to debate in Philadelphia. And lawmakers highlight earmarks while campaigning — even if appropriations bills haven't been enacted. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.

Stopgap funding debates kick off as Republicans unveil their first effort. Lawmakers return to unresolved policy items, such as the defense authorization bill and tax breaks. And the House this week takes up bills on Chinese influence in agriculture and electric vehicle production. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.

Speaker Mike Johnson is looking to craft a proposal that would avoid a partial government shutdown at the end of September. The House returns from recess next week to a set of China-related bills likely to be on the floor. And Congress will see the departure of a number of lawmakers at the end of this year with significant defense policy expertise. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.

Lobbying expenditures this year are up and expected to continue. The next Congress will be without three energy and environment leaders. And a GOP lawsuit over congressional subpoenas related to the Hunter Biden criminal case will drag into the fall. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.