Episodes

  • Rubio plans big changes at State

    Rubio plans big changes at State
    Apr 23 2025
    Rubio plans a makeover for the State Department. An upcoming Supreme Court ruling could expand the HHS secretary's power. Lobbying disclosures surge as lawmakers seek to extend the 2017 tax cuts. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • Trump's grip shifts the politics of spending bills

    Trump's grip shifts the politics of spending bills
    Apr 16 2025
    Lawmakers are on recess this week after a jam-packed start to 2025. When they return, they'll have to tackle key legislative priorities – but Trump's influence on a recent vote could indicate a reshuffled approach to spending bills. And Sen. Josh Hawley's evolution on Medicaid epitomizes the potential struggle ahead as the GOP looks to find spending cuts in reconciliation. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • It's recess time – but a daunting task awaits

    It's recess time – but a daunting task awaits
    Apr 11 2025
    Lawmakers have started their two-week recess, but when they get back, Republicans will be tasked with writing their reconciliation bill. A key challenge will be how to deal with potential controversial cuts to Medicaid. And some Republicans are also wary of zeroing out certain clean energy incentives. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, April 11, 2025.
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    3 mins
  • House leaders hope to try again on a budget resolution

    House leaders hope to try again on a budget resolution
    Apr 10 2025
    House GOP leaders try to push through a budget blueprint after Wednesday's setback. The GOP gets a reprieve as Trump scales back many of his tariffs. A more flexible sort of contracting gets a look ahead of next year’s NDAA. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, April 10.
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    2 mins
  • GOP pressures budget resolution holdouts as recess nears

    GOP pressures budget resolution holdouts as recess nears
    Apr 9 2025
    rump wants GOP holdouts to "close your eyes and get there" on a revised budget resolution. A Senate subcommittee holds a hearing with a Facebook employee-turned-critic. On the floor, senators vote on several ambassador nominees. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • In the House, more questions over revised budget plan

    In the House, more questions over revised budget plan
    Apr 8 2025
    The House floor could unlock today for action thanks to a compromise related to proxy voting. House GOP leaders look to increase support for the revised budget resolution, which could go before the Rules Committee today. Trump's deadline for China to lift its retaliatory tariffs is today, and a Senate hearing could indicate how some more cautious Republicans might be feeling about it all. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • This week: Budget resolution on deck as part of House's do-over week

    This week: Budget resolution on deck as part of House's do-over week
    Apr 7 2025
    Good morning. House leaders hope to adopt a revised budget resolution the Senate OK'd over the weekend. The House is also expected to take up measures that were postponed from last week. And Trump's trade representative testifies twice this week as tariffs roil the markets. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, April 7, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • Senate preps for 'vote-a-rama' amid questions on final adoption

    Senate preps for 'vote-a-rama' amid questions on final adoption
    Apr 4 2025
    A "vote-a-rama" on the budget resolution is set to begin — but a slow-rolled procedural vote raises potential concerns. Republican senators release bills that would limit Trump's tariff abilities. And an inspector general investigates the Defense secretary's use of a controversial Signal group chat. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, April 4, 2025.
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    2 mins
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