Podcast appearances and mentions of David Higgins

Senate Republican leaders will again push a procedural vote on stopgap spending, this time with a potential package of three full-year bills. A key House lawmaker says a compromise NDAA likely won't include the topline bump the Senate has suggested. And as former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to retire, she leaves a historic legacy as a vote-counter and tactician. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

It's Day 37 of the record-breaking partial government shutdown, and the endgame is still unclear. Tuesday's elections have a ripple effect on members of key congressional panels. And the Senate weighs in on Trump's military strikes in Venezuela. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025.

It's Day 36 of what's now the longest-ever partial government shutdown. Both parties have internal disagreements on next steps. SNAP beneficiaries face delays while some Head Start programs close. And the Supreme Court takes up Trump's tariffs. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.

It's Day 35 of the partial shutdown, tying the longest ever. Senate Republicans are mulling a longer stopgap. Three defense nominees go before the Senate Armed Services Committee. And voters elect new governors in Virginia and New Jersey. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.

***TRIGGER WARNING*** This episode contains discussion of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment. Listener discretion is advised.Erin Snow just wanted someone to believe her.But no one would.When she tried to tell her peers about the sexual abuse she experienced at nine years old, everyone around Erin downplayed what happened.No one listened.When she refused to give consent to partners or experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, again, no one listened.But then in 2019, after a divorce led her sitting in the ruins of a past life, she started dreaming of a place where women could be listened to, and actually heard.Last year, Erin finally achieved that dream when she opened the Seacoast Listening Lounge in Hampton, N.H. Now, the former paralegal now spends her days listening to women's stories, and believing them.From the cozy confines of Seacoast Listening Lounge, Erin Snow and host Troy Farkas discuss the traumatic experiences that have shaped Erin's life, her 20 years navigating New Hampshire's justice system, divorce, why she opened the Listening Lounge, and why she believes this concept could take off around the world.To learn more, you can book your free consultation with Erin here.If you or anyone you know experiencing sexual assault or domestic violence in Rockingham or Stratford County, HAVEN is here to help. They believe survivors, and their team works to empower them and meet them where they are. You can reach them on their 24-hour hotline at 603-994-(SAFE) 7233.CHAPTERS:Sexual abuse at age 9 (00:00)Other experienced with sexual misconduct (12:48)A message from our sponsors (25:50)Good & bad from 20 years as a paralegal (28:52)Infidelity leading to divorce (39:55)Online dating after getting divorced (51:30)What is Seacoast Listening Lounge? (54:52)How do you want to be remembered? (01:10:37)EVENTS:⁠⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠⁠ is headed to Hampton, N.H., on Wednesday, November 12. Meet your new best friends by ⁠⁠taking this personality quiz⁠⁠ and securing your spot today.⁠Seacoast Stories LIVE!⁠ On Friday, December 5, the Seacoast's biggest podcast takes the 3S Artspace stage for an evening of community, connection, and conversation. Secure your tickets ⁠here⁠.SPONSORS:Little Tree Education: Get 50% off your application fee with code SEACOASTSTORIES when applying your child for Spring/Fall 2026 at the Seacoast's top Montessori school!Seacoast 2 Summit: How much is your home worth for a short-term stay? Find out here for FREE! To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

It's Day 34 of the shutdown. This could be a critical week for finding a way to end the funding lapse. Angst over boat strikes is bipartisan. And advocates and a senior lawmaker are pushing to restore military housing funding that was tapped to pay troops during the shutdown. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025.

It's Day 30 of the partial shutdown. Dialogue ramps up among senators on somehow ending the funding lapse. Both parties broaden their shutdown-related messaging. And whenever the House returns to legislative session, it'll have a lot to catch up on. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025.

Open enrollment is likely to begin with questions still surrounding expiring enhanced health insurance subsidies. More votes On tariffs, including a measure to end a 35 percent levy against Canada, are on tap this week. And another vote related to strikes on alleged drug-running boats is likely as soon as next week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.

Hopes fade for a compromise on federal employees' pay. A move by a federal employee union illuminates Democrats' competing priorities. And Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow for removing the register of copyrights while her firing is in court. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.

One of the best Halloween parades in the country?According to USA Today, that's exactly what the Portsmouth Halloween Parade is. Each year, Seacoast Halloween fanatics descend upon downtown Portsmouth for the parade, donning detailed costumes and a community spirit that few towns in the nation can match.With tens of thousands attendees present, the organization of the parade is a massive undertaking. And for a grassroots organization, the beloved annual tradition requires extensive amounts of support from the city of Portsmouth. Plus ... a lot of cash, too.On today's episode, host Troy Farkas welcomes two parade organizers, Jonathan Day and Amanda Giles, to discuss why this parade is one of the Seacoast's top annual attractions. Plus, they talk about the 30-year history of the parade, why they refuse to take corporate sponsorship, the choosing of the Grand Marshal, the creative year-long efforts that go into raising funds for this event, how the community rallies together to make this event happen, and so much more.CHAPTERS:Seacoast Stories LIVE on 12/5 (00:00)The history of the parade (02:00)Forgoing corporate sponsorship (12:45)Why the parade is so beloved (16:00)The small (but mighty) team behind the parade (30:44)BTS planning of the event (36:00)Plans for the 30th parade (50:52)How do you want to be remembered? (53:53)EVENTS:⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠ is headed to Hampton, N.H., on Wednesday, November 12. Meet your new best friends by ⁠taking this personality quiz⁠ and securing your spot today.Seacoast Stories LIVE! On Friday, December 5, the Seacoast's biggest podcast takes the 3S Artspace stage for an evening of community, connection, and conversation. Secure your tickets here.SPONSORS:LADIES! To learn more about what's going on with your hormones, you can get a FREE lab consultation with Dr. Whitney Elsesser by visiting the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Holistic & Hormonal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ web site when you write "HORMONES" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the contact page.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠To get started on a path toward better financial investment, email our friend David Higgins ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠david.higgins@wellsfargoadvisors.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! He's a Portsmouth legend, and you won't regret it.Investment and insurance products are Not Insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by, the Bank or Any Bank Affiliate, Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested.Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services (WFCS), LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. WFCS uses the trade name Wells Fargo Advisors. 1 North Jefferson, St. Louis, MO 63103.

The Agriculture Department says it lacks authority to fund food stamps while appropriations are lapsed. Senators focused on sanctioning Russia are on the same page as the EU. And the Energy Department wants to see speedier approvals for data centers. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.

It's Day 24 of the partial government shutdown. The Senate could compromise on a bill to pay federal workers during the shutdown. But a deal on health care subsidies is looking less likely. And the top House appropriator is looking to quickly get a three-bill spending package moving when the government reopens. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

With the shutdown now in a fourth week, the Senate holds a procedural vote on a bill to pay troops and certain civilian federal workers. The future for additional bipartisan Russia-related bills is unclear. And capital formation bills could be on tap in the Capitol once the House returns. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

The shutdown has now dragged long enough for Republicans to contemplate a longer stopgap funding measure. A dispute over hemp reemerges on the Agriculture spending bill. And defense authorizers want to have compromise text of their annual defense policy bill ready by early December. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

It's Day 21 of the partial government shutdown. Senate Majority Leader John Thune ponders a potential longer-term stopgap. A Russia sanctions bill is on hold ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting. And the Supreme Court now has two major gun cases on this term's agenda. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

Jennifer Wilder found herself sleeping on the floor of her friend's apartment in Portsmouth.On the eve of opening her second LANEY & LU location and Ginger Fox Bakery (formerly Sweet Dreams), Jen's life was unraveling behind-the-scenes.Today, in Part Two of a two-part podcast, the iconic LANEY & LU founder (formerly Jennifer Desrosiers) takes us behind the CHAOS that swirled around the (delayed) opening of her Portsmouth location, a catastrophe she says cost her "hundreds of thousands of dollars."Jennifer and ⁠host Troy Farkas⁠ also discuss the real reason Jen decided to close LANEY & LU (Exeter) earlier this year, the unexpected delays she faced in opening LANEY & LU (Portsmouth) and Ginger Fox, the struggles of the dating scene for an accomplished woman like herself, and why she recently changed her name! CHAPTERS:Messy openings of LANEY & LU Portsmouth + Ginger Fox (00:00)Closing LANEY & LU Exeter (09:10)Becoming Jennifer Wilder (26:25)The struggles of online dating (34:34)The Wilder Way (41:55)How do you want to be remembered? (52:35)Jen is hiring an Executive Coordinator for her growing portfolio of brands! If you're interested, apply here. And if you're a business owner in need of some 1:1 coaching, you can work with Jen by ⁠inquiring here.⁠EVENTS:Seacoast Stories Dinner Club is headed to Hampton, N.H., on Wednesday, November 12. Meet your new best friends by taking this personality quiz and securing your spot today.SPONSORS:⁠⁠⁠⁠Jennifer Bakos Photography⁠⁠⁠⁠: Small biz owners can get 10% off your first photography session by DM'ing Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠@jennbakosphoto ⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram! Just tell her you're a fan of the podcast

It's Day 20 of the partial government shutdown. Furloughs are coming for judiciary and nuclear security staff. A federal judge expands her temporary block on shutdown layoffs. And action on the next cryptocurrency bill is being held up by language in...the previous cryptocurrency bill. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

It's Day 17 of the partial government shutdown. Zelenskyy visits Trump. Democrats pan Thune's latest offer on a health care vote. And SNAP funding could run out soon. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

It's Day 16 of the partial government shutdown. The Senate plans a procedural vote on a Defense spending bill. Appropriators are asking questions about how the Trump administration is paying the troops. And Sen. Lindsey Graham wants a vote on Russia sanctions. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

It's Day 15 of the partial government shutdown, and the parties remain dug in. Laid off federal workers want Congress to get more details about their firings. And the Supreme Court hears a potentially landmark case on redistricting. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

Senators are continuing to weigh paths out of a shutdown amid pressure related to military pay. The House and Senate are ready to hash out a final fiscal 2026 NDAA. And foreign countries are looking to take advantage of Trump's fee hike on applications for H-1B visas and attract foreign talent. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

Trump signals that he's open to health care subsidy negotiations. Bondi appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee. And a Senate joint resolution related to U.S. strikes in the Caribbean Sea could see a vote as soon as this week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Some Republicans suggest there's a deal to be had to potentially end the shutdown, but Democrats aren't yet convinced. The Supreme Court kicks off its new term today. And the impact of a rollback of EV and renewable energy tax credits is beginning to be felt. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.

Personality quizzes, secret reveals, delicious dinners, and connecting with ... strangers?That's the "billion dollar" company Portsmouth's Rae and Ryan Lambert believe they've just started.Through their new app, DNNR, Rae and Ryan send like-minded strangers to dinner together. The catch? The attendees don't know where they're dining until the day of the dinner, nor do they know who they're dining with until they show up.It's an idea they stumbled upon earlier this year after the Silicon Valley expats spent years taking "throat punches" while building their previous meetup app, River - which they spoke about on "Seacoast Stories" last year. Now, they've pivoted, and they're convinced that dinner clubs - like Seacoast Stories Dinner Club - will be a valuable tool for creators to build community and monetize their audience, while simultaneously helping strangers meet new people in a fun way.From the West End of Portsmouth, the Lamberts return to the show to discuss the pivot from River to DNNR, how Seacoast Stories Dinner Club works, how their new business is already taking off in other parts of the country, Portsmouth's sneakily growing tech scene, and why they're convinced DNNR will become a very, very lucrative business for them.Interested in attending the next Seacoast Stories Dinner Club? You can sign up here to join us in Exeter, N.H., on Wednesday, October 15 at 7 p.m. You can also read this recent Substack article about Seacoast Stories Dinner Club's success.CHAPTERS:Why River struggled despite widespread usage (00:00)Pivoting from River to DNNR (12:30)SPONSORS: Jenn Bakos Photography + Holistic & Hormonal (25:28)The unique technology behind Seacoast Stories Dinner Club (28:15)What to expect at Seacoast Stories Dinner Club (33:02)Some of the challenges of operating DNNR (40:50)Why DNNR is a surefire success (46:12)How DNNR is expanding far beyond the Seacoast (58:55)Portsmouth's sneaky large tech scene (01:06:34)How do you want to be remembered? (01:08:18)EVENTS:⁠Seacoast Culinary Challenge⁠ at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, N.H., on Wednesday, 10/29. Join the fight against food insecurity by ⁠snagging your tickets here.⁠SPONSORS:⁠⁠Jennifer Bakos Photography⁠⁠: Small biz owners can get 10% off your first photography session by DM'ing Jenn ⁠⁠@jennbakosphoto ⁠⁠on Instagram! Just tell her you're a fan of the podcast

It's Day 3 of a partial government shutdown. Both sides are dug in, and no weekend Senate votes are currently expected. The administration raises the stakes in its rhetoric on efforts to combat drug cartels. And a key senator's AI framework is getting backing from Big Tech, but privacy and consumer advocates still have concerns. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, October 3, 2025.

Trump meets with leaders of both parties ahead of a potential government shutdown. The Senate Armed Services Committee has a hearing about the "Golden Dome" missile defense proposal. And Republicans hold a pair of hearings focused on crime. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.

Flight delays. Sleeping in airports overnight. Subways breaking down underground.For most people, travel is a nightmare.But with C&J Bus Lines, it's a different story.C&J is not only one of the most beloved companies on the Seacoast, but they're also one of the most respected across the entire transportation industry.How is it possible that a BUS company - long seen as the bottom of the barrel in travel - makes people this happy?On today's episode, Jim Jalbert - who has owned C&J since 1981 - explains in an EXCLUSIVE interview!From the West End of Portsmouth, Jalbert sits down with host ⁠⁠Troy Farkas⁠⁠ to discuss why the family business started in 1968, the company's evolution from checkered taxi cab to bougie bus, the company's devotion to excellent customer service, and why Seacoast residents speak so highly of the company.Plus, Jalbert talks about the long-term ramifications of President Trump's tariffs, why C&J implemented paid parking this year, and some breaking news regarding their New York City trips!To save $20 on select trips to New York City between Oct. 14 and Nov. 14, use the code "NYC20" at checkout at RideCJ.com.CHAPTERS:The early days of C&J (00:00)C&J's devotion to excellence (14:28)Why C&J is so well-respected (29:13)Surviving the pandemic (41:36)C&J's untraditional business approach (44:50)Trump's tariffs & paid parking (53:22)Giving back to the community (01:09:42)How do you want to be remembered? (01:19:20)EVENTS:⁠Seacoast Stories Dinner Club⁠ in Exeter, N.H., on Wednesday, 10/15. Meet your new best friends by ⁠⁠⁠⁠signing up here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Seacoast Culinary Challenge at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, N.H., on Wednesday, 10/29. Join the fight against food insecurity by snagging your tickets here.SPONSORS:⁠Jennifer Bakos Photography⁠: Small biz owners can get 10% off your first photography session by DM'ing Jenn ⁠@jennbakosphoto ⁠on Instagram! Just tell her you're a fan of the podcast

The House is expected to vote on a spending stopgap — and then, so could the Senate. The Senate's defense authorization bill is slipping past a goal of wrapping up floor action this week. And HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets invited to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.

A House GOP stopgap funding measure might get released as soon as today. The House could vote on a group of bills related to federal control of the District of Columbia. And the ousted CDC director makes her first public appearance since her firing for an oversight hearing. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

Republicans want Trump's opinion on re-upping ACA tax credits. WIC and the FDA could be sticking points for an Agriculture appropriations conference. And some Republicans have concerns about Trump's "pocket rescission" attempt. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

The House is expected to vote to go to conference with the Senate on three spending bills. House appropriators mark up a Commerce-Justice-Science spending bill. And the House could vote on its fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill as the Senate considers its own version. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

Two House spending bills and one Senate spending bill get full committee markups. The defense authorization bills are on both the House and Senate agendas for this week. And a bill to increase criminal penalties for undocumented immigrants could come to the House floor. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Both chambers are expected to have their versions of the National Defense Authorization Act on the floor next week. The House Budget chair is looking at a two-pronged approach to a second reconciliation bill this fall. And Trump wants to rename the Department of Defense; a proposed NDAA amendment would codify it. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.

In this episode, Bright and Anousha invited Dr. David Higgins, a pediatrician and leading expert in vaccine delivery and communication from University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He sheds light on common myths and misconceptions about the hepatitis B birth dose and offers practical strategies for healthcare providers and advocates to address concerns with parents using empathy and evidence-based science.Support the showOur website: www.hepb.orgSupport B Heppy!Social Media: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook

Senate leadership looks for a way forward on a spending package after a bid to move a quartet of bills fell short. House Republicans see more earmarked projects in seven spending bills than last year. And a Republican senator puts a hold on the nomination for the top health care role at the Pentagon. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, August 1, 2025.

In this bonus episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with David Higgins, CTO at Eftsure, about the alarming rise in a scam known as ghost tapping. Higgins explains what the new scam is, what to watch out for, and how to protect yourself. #friendswithmoney #michellebaltazar #davidhiggins #hackers Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Money Website YouTube Podcast Playlist Email Us: podcast@moneymag.com.au Get stories like this in our newsletter: bit.ly/3GDirbRSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House could vote next week on its Defense appropriations bill, while the Senate runs into trouble with one of its bills. A Senate-passed stablecoin bill is on the House's agenda for next week. And the military's use of foreign supply chains is under scrutiny in the House's draft fiscal 2026 NDAA. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, July 11, 2025.

House Republican leaders seek to conclude the fiscal 2025 reconciliation saga today. The FBI no longer plans to move its HQ to Maryland. And there are now at least seven Senate races next fall with no incumbent on the ballot. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, July 2, 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.

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.

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.

Senators are nearing a self-imposed reconciliation deadline as negotiations continue. Lawmakers raise aviation safety concerns related to spectrum auction talks in reconciliation. And defense and intelligence officials testify about their budgets against a backdrop of strikes in the Middle East. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, June 16, 2025.

A stablecoin regulation bill is ready for a Senate passage vote next week. A key House Republican opposes the Senate's proposed land sales provision in reconciliation. And Democrats want an investigation into federal agents' treatment of California Sen. Alex Padilla yesterday. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, June 13, 2025.

The first full Appropriations Committee markup is set for Tuesday. Senate Republicans' reconciliation work continues as more committees roll out their proposals. And a rescissions package heads toward a planned floor vote this week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, June 9, 2025.

The first full Appropriations Committee markup is set for Tuesday. Senate Republicans' reconciliation work continues as more committees roll out their proposals. And a rescissions package heads toward a planned floor vote this week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, June 9, 2025.

What happens when machine identities outnumber human ones by a hundred to one? That's not a future scenario. It's already happening. In this episode, I'm joined by David Higgins, Senior Director at CyberArk, for a deep conversation about identity security in an environment increasingly shaped by AI agents, autonomous systems, and blurred digital boundaries. David brings clarity to the growing risks tied to machine credentials and explains why so many organisations are still struggling with password reuse, unsecured personal devices, and outdated security awareness efforts. We explore the rise of deepfake scams, AI-powered impersonation, and the worrying trend of attackers bypassing savvy users by targeting helpdesks and support channels instead. What stood out is how David reframes the conversation around human behaviour and responsibility. Rather than blaming users as the weakest link, he argues that identity security needs to be rooted in context, culture, and proactive design. From adaptive authentication to just-in-time access models, there are smarter ways forward that balance security and user experience without turning employees into roadblocks. And we go even further. We talk about the next phase of risk, where AI agents aren't just tools but semi-autonomous actors capable of learning and adapting. What happens when one of these agents goes off-script? What safeguards are in place if they begin to behave in ways their developers didn't anticipate? This episode is not about hype. It's a practical look at what identity-first security really means in a machine-dominated environment. So let's hear it: do you think your business is ready for this shift? Or are we still relying too much on assumptions that no longer hold up? Let me know what you think after listening.

Senators continue to work on changes to a reconciliation bill. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee unveils its budget reconciliation proposal. And House appropriators try to finalize their topline spending numbers. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, June 6, 2025.

Fiscal 2026 appropriations markups start this week after the Trump administration unveiled a more detailed budget request on Friday. The reconciliation ball is in Senate Republicans' court. And a stablecoin regulation bill nears a Senate vote – but proposed amendments could pose a problem. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, June 2, 2025.

With recent measles and pertussis outbreaks and a record number of pediatric influenza deaths this season poor vaccine uptake and vaccine hesitancy are in the media. What do we know about vaccine hesitancy since the beginning of the COVID pandemic.  First author David Higgins and editor Dr. Jacobson discuss the article in press "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Parental Childhood Vaccine Attitudes in the US."  Read the full article here: https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(25)00054-3/abstract  

Senate Republicans are ready to change the House's budget reconciliation package. Appropriators could get more guidance on the Trump administration's budget request as soon as next week. And the Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of national labor boards while court cases continue. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, May 23, 2025.