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Budget reconciliation markups kick off this week. A trio of joint resolutions up for House consideration could depart from precedent. And the Trump administration will cross the 100-day mark this week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, April 28, 2025.
Ireland is seeing a surge in gold investment, driven by economic uncertainty, inflation fears, and a growing desire for financial security.Andrea is joined by David Higgins, Head of Trading at Merrion Vaults, to find out what's behind this gold rush, why more Irish people are turning to precious metals, and what it means for investors today…
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!David Higgins from Duco joins G Lane to chat about the creation of the Black Clash, how he got through all the red tape, and he makes a MASSIVE announcement! Also, G Lane runs him through the infamous '22 in 2' questions (12:53)... Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Matt Heath and Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane, who all braved the weather to make it into work today (00:00)... Then the fellas create a movement to bring back the work drinks trolley (05:00) and Bruce McLaren's role in the history of Formula 1 (07:30)! Next, they discuss Rieko Ioane heading to Leinster in Ireland to join his good mate Johnny Sexton (15:10)...Plus, David Higgins from Duco joins G Lane to chat about the creation of the Black Clash, how he got through all the red tape, and he makes a MASSIVE announcement (28:03)! Also, G Lane runs him through the infamous '22 in 2' questions... Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
Trump's pick to lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff is going before the Senate Armed Services Committee this week. Trump throws his support behind a D.C. budget fix, with the ball in Speaker Johnson's court. And Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy heads to the Hill to pitch Trump's infrastructure goals. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 31, 2025.
Senate Republicans push forward on a revised budget resolution as House GOP tax writers continue their own work. Conservatives focus on attacking Planned Parenthood ahead of Supreme Court oral arguments next week. And Trump's withdrawal of Elise Stefanik's nomination for U.N. ambassador will reboot the confirmation process. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 28, 2025.
Republicans enter a key period for reconciliation talks. The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a case about race in redistricting. And lawmakers weigh air transportation improvement efforts ahead of a panel's hearing on the Potomac collision earlier this year. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 24, 2025.
Manager David Higgins has speculated on the timing of Joseph Parker's chance to fight unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. The World Boxing Organisation has ordered Usyk to take a mandatory defence of his WBO title against Parker, which would also likely put his remaining alphabet soup of belts on the line. The news came hours after reports of Usyk's camp negotiating for an undisputed bout with IBF champion Daniel Dubois, who allegedly pulled out of last month's fight with Parker due to illness. Higgins told Mike Hosking that at the end of the day, who Usyk fights will be up to him. But he says if he chooses to ignore the order by the WBO, he'll be stripped of his title. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawmakers await the expected release of a long-term CR. Federal firings and program cuts continue to cause consternation. And Democrats hope to revive a package of health care "extenders." David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, March 7, 2025.
Appropriators near agreement on a fiscal 2025 topline, but it may not matter. A deputy secretary at Homeland Security could be confirmed today. And a key House Republican says the 2017 tax cuts could be extended eight or nine years. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, March 6, 2025.
A long-term CR faces a squeeze from both sides. Republicans in the Senate ponder how to handle the House budget resolution. And legislation to nullify a CFPB rule on payment apps is teed up for a vote in the Senate. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Trump delivers an address to a joint session of Congress. Republicans hope to release a long-term CR this weekend. And tariffs against Canada and Mexico are set to take effect today. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
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The House and Senate prepare for an address by Trump, and for budget talks. Education nominee Linda McMahon gets a confirmation vote. And Republicans target environmental rules from late in Biden's term. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, March 3, 2025.
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The White House seeks "anomalies" for a long-term continuing resolution. A House panel looks to get a jump on possible tax provisions for a reconciliation bill. And Trump plans to impose his tariffs on Mexico and Canada next week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
There's competition over the rugby broadcast rights. British streaming disruptor DAZN is reportedly being courted by New Zealand Rugby. Talks with Sky have been dragging on – it's understood the broadcaster's offered $85 million dollars a year to renew, a smaller bid than its current deal of $111 million a year. Duco Events founder David Higgins told Mike Hosking he believes people would pay for DAZN just for the rugby – initially. He says they'd have to get everything right, including having the players become interesting stars, not robots. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
House Republicans are set to act on their budget resolution this week. Lawmakers raise concerns about Defense firings and an unusual email to federal workers. And Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer will get a committee vote this week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.
The Senate has adopted its budget resolution — and the House is ready to consider its own next week. A short CR may be needed even if lawmakers reach a deal on full spending bills. And Sen. Mitch McConnell, set to retire after 2026, will leave a judiciary-focused legacy. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
Appropriators want more time to negotiate a fiscal 2025 topline. The Trump administration sketches a plan for reciprocal tariffs. And the House looks to next steps on its budget blueprint. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.
Good morning. House Republicans could delay their budget resolution markup. DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard is up next for a potential confirmation vote this week. And the Council on Environmental Quality's regulatory abilities are now in question. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
Good morning. House Republicans could delay their budget resolution markup. DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard is up next for a potential confirmation vote this week. And the Council on Environmental Quality's regulatory abilities are now in question. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025.
House Republicans are coming together on a budget resolution as the Senate GOP prepares for action next week. A federal judge pauses the Trump administration's buyout offer for federal employees. And the top Senate and House GOP appropriators are narrowing their fiscal 2025 topline differences, but they'll still have to account for Democrats. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
Trump's top trade nominee is in the spotlight this week as tariffs are imposed. Congress looks to advance fracking legislation and Trump's nominee for Energy secretary. And the midair collision over the Potomac River draws attention to issues facing the air traffic control workforce. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
The Transportation secretary slot looks about to be filled. A Senate committee hears about the impact of the Panama Canal. And Donald Trump pauses many federal grants and loans. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
The Senate votes on the nomination of Scott Bessent to lead the Treasury Department. It's not yet clear what Trump will do regarding a drug price negotiation law. And Trump forecasts a potential attempt to eliminate FEMA. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
Pete Hegseth's DOD nomination goes to a final floor vote. A challenge to Trump's birthright citizenship order is first in a line of expected legal battles for the new administration. And the House minority leader prepares to play hardball on spending and debt. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Senate consideration of Cabinet nominees continues after President Donald Trump's first day back in office. Trump's Day 1 executive orders range from climate policy to immigration. And the so-called Department of Government Efficiency comes under attack from lawsuits. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
Donald Trump gets sworn as president in today, but some Cabinet nominees may still have a long way to go. Trump's inauguration moves indoors. And House Republicans weigh their options with a detailed budget reconciliation menu. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has a confirmation hearing as the proposed nominee as Homeland Security secretary. Key Republicans raise their goals for defense spending. And the hard-line House Freedom Caucus backs the Senate GOP's preferred reconciliation method. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
Lawmakers are looking at a government shutdown unless Congress can pass a funding bill in the coming hours. Some GOP senators are unsure about Trump's ability to end birthright citizenship. And RFK Jr.'s agenda could find common ground with the FDA as it redefines "healthy." David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024.
Disputes over aid for farmers delay the release of a stopgap funding resolution. The House Budget chair says a two-part reconciliation effort has momentum. And House steering panels continue to map out the makeup of committees for the 119th Congress. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.
Congressional leaders want stopgap funding negotiations to conclude today. The fiscal 2025 defense authorization bill is scheduled for a cloture vote Monday. And the Senate could vote on a Social Security bill next week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
The House is teeing up action on the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, which dropped this weekend. Two Republicans compete to lead the House Education panel. And the incoming Trump administration faces pressure to revisit regulations on "forever chemicals." David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024.
Republicans could push for up to $85 billion for border security in a reconciliation package next year. A number of veteran House Democrats face challenges from newer members for ranking member positions. And the defense authorization bill will likely include shipyard-related language on worker pay and capital investments. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.
Mitch McConnell plans to chair the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and the Senate Rules Committee next year. The House Foreign Affairs Committee will have a new leader. And the Musk-backed “DOGE” group will have a subcommittee's help in Congress. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Nov. 22, 2024.
Senate Republicans have a new leader, while House Republicans stick with Johnson. Some of Trump's Cabinet picks get cautious reactions. And lawmakers jockey for House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee positions. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.
Ever thought about how much of your life is protected by passwords? And why do hackers want to steal credentials? How do they do it and more importantly, how can we stop them in their tracks?From your emails to your retirement savings, passwords are quite literally the gatekeepers to your online life. And there are layers to password security, from your own password to the passwords that companies use to protect the collective data. Hackers are constantly using different tricks to try to crack those codes to access as much information as possible.In this episode, we'll get into the how's and why's to help you stay strong against cyber threats with the help of our guests; David Higgins, Field CTO at CyberArk and Tom Wheeler, Specialist Sales Manager for Networking and Security at Softcat.If you want to listen to more episodes from this season, new ones are released on the last Tuesday of every month. Alternatively, you can stream or download all episodes from every season on your preferred platform. Your host for this episode of Softcat's Explain IT podcast is Helen Gidney, Softcat's head of Architecture. Join us as we talk tech in simple jargon free language. Have you got a burning question for the team? Please send an email toHelenGi@softcat.comThis podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The House Rules Committee takes up a bipartisan CR. The CEO of Novo Nordisk testifies Tuesday about Ozempic and Wegovy prices. And lawmakers look ahead to potential farm bill action during the lame-duck session. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.
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The House could consider a bipartisan continuing resolution early next week. The NDAA is closer to an informal conference after senators filed a manager's amendment package. And Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans a trip to Washington to shore up support for his country's war effort. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
Senate Democrats are expected to unveil their iteration of a stopgap funding measure. House Republicans could consider a slate of legislation focused on ESG, DEI and immigration. And the House Foreign Affairs Committee could recommend holding Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
Senators have a vote on IVF protections after the weekend. TikTok heads to federal court in Washington. And the House is likely to consider a supplemental bill in the coming days to bridge a veterans benefits funding gap. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
Stopgap funding debates kick off as Republicans unveil their first effort. Lawmakers return to unresolved policy items, such as the defense authorization bill and tax breaks. And the House this week takes up bills on Chinese influence in agriculture and electric vehicle production. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024.
Lobbying expenditures this year are up and expected to continue. The next Congress will be without three energy and environment leaders. And a GOP lawsuit over congressional subpoenas related to the Hunter Biden criminal case will drag into the fall. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024.
The Capitol will be quiet for the rest of the month, but appropriations work awaits in the fall. A fight over the power of the purse could be ahead if Donald Trump wins in November. And the House Freedom Caucus may need a new chairperson. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, Aug. 2, 2024.