Congress has until Dec. 23 to complete an overdue omnibus spending package for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman, Lindsey McPherson, Aidan Quigley and Laura Weiss outline what to expect in the final bill, what may end up on the cutting room floor and how a climactic week on Capitol Hill may play out.

Show Notes

• One-week stopgap bill clears as appropriators work to close out omnibus
• House sends Senate one-week stopgap funds extension to buy time
• Deal reached on framework for omnibus spending bill
• Signs of life for omnibus deal as negotiators make headway