Episodes

  • Vote-a-rama in Senate; House could return Wednesday

    Vote-a-rama in Senate; House could return Wednesday
    Jun 30 2025
    Senators are set to begin a marathon "vote-a-rama" on the reconciliation bill this morning. The Senate Armed Services Committee is gearing up to dive into fiscal 2026 NDAA markups. And Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., says he will retire. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, June 30, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • Everybody's working for (or on) the weekend

    Everybody's working for (or on) the weekend
    Jun 27 2025
    Republicans press forward in hopes of voting on a reconciliation bill in the coming days. There's a $4.5 billion-sized hole in the Defense Department's submarine construction request. And the Senate is expected to vote on a war powers resolution. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, June 27, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • Rural hospital relief fund proposal divides senators

    Rural hospital relief fund proposal divides senators
    Jun 26 2025
    Senators are split on the level of funding for a rural hospital relief fund. Key Republican appropriators are raising concerns with a rescissions package. Senate appropriators plan to start fiscal 2026 markups after the (questionably) upcoming recess. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • GOP considers axing recess for reconciliation push

    GOP considers axing recess for reconciliation push
    Jun 25 2025
    GOP leaders are considering keeping Congress in session amid a reconciliation push. Lawmakers are want more details about the strikes in Iran as briefings rescheduled. The House Military Construction-VA bill is set for floor action. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • Rural hospitals prompt concerns about Medicaid in reconciliation

    Rural hospitals prompt concerns about Medicaid in reconciliation
    Jun 24 2025
    Some GOP senators remain concerned about a Medicaid provision's impact on rural hospitals. A Senate floor vote is likely this week related to the U.S. strikes in Iran. House appropriators mark up a Homeland Security spending bill as immigration policy tensions rise. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, June 23, 2025.
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    1 min
  • Senate GOP pushes for reconciliation vote

    Senate GOP pushes for reconciliation vote
    Jun 23 2025
    The budget reconciliation package could go to the Senate floor — but some sticking points remain. Lawmakers react to the weekend airstrikes on Iran. And the House is scheduled to take up its Military Construction-VA appropriations bill this week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, June 23, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • Reconciliation friction mounts as GOP sees sticking points

    Reconciliation friction mounts as GOP sees sticking points
    Jun 18 2025
    Senate leaders want reconciliation floor action next week, but some Republicans have concerns. The rescissions clock is ticking as a recess and reconciliation work complicate the calendar. Lawmakers coalesce behind calls for increased security funding after political violence in Minnesota. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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    2 mins
  • Senators continue reconciliation talks after Finance text reveal

    Senators continue reconciliation talks after Finance text reveal
    Jun 17 2025
    Senate Finance Republicans gear up for a showdown on some tax provisions in reconciliation. The panel's text would lower Medicaid provider tax caps for states. Lawmakers raise security concerns after a Minnesota state legislator was assassinated over the weekend and a second was shot. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
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    2 mins