This is not the Senate outlook we anticipated sending 24 hours ago. What seemed like a relatively straightforward week upcoming in the Senate-the single biggest complicating factor being the weather-has turned on its head in the wake of another fatal shooting by a Federal agent in Minneapolis. As a result, another government shutdown is possible – […]

While another Supreme Court opinion day* has come and gone without a decision on President Trump’s use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), there has been a bevy of activity in the trade space since the start of the year. Below is an update on the ever-shifting trade and geopolitical landscape. […]

Following weeks of discussion with GOP and Democratic Senators, Senate leaders have hotlined a Unanimous Consent agreement that if agreed to would package together five of the nine remaining FY26 spending bills. The spending measures slated for inclusion in the package are: – Department of Defense – Commerce-Justice-Science – Interior-Environment – Labor-Health and Human Services – Transportation-Housing and Urban Development […]

The final version of the NDAA (S.1071) was released this evening at 5:30 pm. The Rules Committee will meet on Tuesday at 4:00 pm to consider a closed rule governing consideration of the bill with final passage in the House expected on Wednesday. The Senate is not expected to consider the bill until the week […]

Last night, the Senate took a major step forward by invoking cloture (60-40) on the motion to proceed to the House-passed CR, with the understanding that once on the bill Leader Thune will offer a now-public complete substitute amendment that: Extends the CR to January 30, 2026; Incorporates the bipartisan agreement for full year FY26 […]

The Senate has remained in session over the weekend as the government shutdown reaches its 40th day, making this the longest closure in history. The Sente will gavel in again today, beginning at 1:30 p.m., as Republicans continue to search for a path forward with a dozen of their Democratic colleagues. Topline. There have been signs […]

As Congress enters week four of the government shutdown, neither side is budging. The House, which passed a clean continuing resolution funding the government through November 21, remains out of session subject to being called back to DC on 48 hours’ notice. The Senate has been in session each week but remains unable to move ahead […]

The CCP’s export restriction escalation on lithium batteries, medium and heavy rare earth elements, superhard materials, rare earth equipment, and rare earth-related technologies, and retaliatory actions designed to mirror the United States’ Section 301 shipping fees* (commencing on October 14), have created a flurry of advanced technology geopolitical activity today. The CCP’s enhanced export restrictions […]

While the House has recessed until after Labor Day, the Senate is back in session today through the end of this week, and perhaps beyond if necessary, pending progress on nominations. There are several moving parts this week as follows: Nominations. The Senate will work through a list of nominations, cloture on which has been […]

Tonight, the House Republican Steering Committee selected Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) to be the next Chair of the House Committee on Homeland Security, filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Rep. Mark Green (R-TN). Four candidates competed for the post: Garbarino; Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), former mayor of Miami-Dade County; Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS), […]