The Complicated Realities of Washington Creep In for Lawmakers

There is a lot going on on Capitol Hill, and not much time left in the year to get it all done.
First, House freedom Caucus chairman Rep. Scott Perry has suggested conservatives may consider compromising on demands for steep spending cuts and accept the funding deal that contributed to the demise of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s speakership.
Sen.Tommy Tuberville, on the other hand, is looking for a way out of his extensive holdup of military promotions.
Finally, members of both parties are still figuring our how to tackle the White House’s $100 billion supplemental funding request.