Épisodes

  • Recess Update: Budget hearings ahead, with Vought in spotlight
    Apr 8 2026
    OMB's Russ Vought is expected to face lawmakers next week to talk budget. The Senate Commerce Committee holds a do-over on a boycotted markup. The House faces the DHS funding question again after the recess. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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    3 min
  • Recess Update: High court hears arguments on birthright citizenship
    Apr 1 2026
    The Supreme Court hears arguments on the scope of birthright citizenship. Gear up for budget day this Friday. Republicans blame each other for the continued DHS shutdown. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
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    3 min
  • DHS funding bill heads to House after overnight Senate passage
    Mar 27 2026
    The Senate breaks a logjam on DHS funding. For fiscal 2027, a number of factors could lead to another appropriations breakdown. And Congress' America250 commission sets up nationwide events to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 27, 2026.
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    3 min
  • DHS talks falter with Congress on verge of planned recess
    Mar 26 2026
    Upcoming recess is in doubt for the Senate amid again-stalled DHS talks. House leadership's plan to move a FISA renewal leaves little room for GOP defections. Two committees mark up an aviation safety bill. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 26, 2026.
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    3 min
  • Senators narrow the gulf in DHS funding talks
    Mar 25 2026
    Some Democrats have qualms about aspects of a GOP funding offer on DHS. Using reconciliation to pass a voter ID bill would be an uphill climb. A senator on the ballot in November grabs a coveted committee seat. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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    2 min
  • Renewed optimism for DHS spending deal
    Mar 24 2026
    Republican senators are more optimistic about a DHS funding deal. The White House needs to nominate a new CDC director by Thursday — technically. Lawmakers are hitting a brick wall in their efforts to get cost estimates from the Pentagon on the Iran war. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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    3 min
  • This week: More DHS talks; Mullin gets confirmation vote
    Mar 23 2026
    Senators continue debate on voter ID legislation. Sen. Markwayne Mullin gets a confirmation vote. And the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on defining "Election Day." David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 23, 2026.
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    3 min
  • Thune sets a deadline for deal on DHS funding
    Mar 20 2026
    Senate Majority Leader John Thune , R-S.D., sets a DHS funding deadline. Lawmakers have mixed reactions to a potential $200 billion Iran supplemental. The White House pushes for a FISA extension. Kristina Karisch has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 20, 2026.
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    3 min