Preparing for the December sprint

As lawmakers gear up for a critical three-week stretch, they grapple with government funding and defense authorization. Intricate bipartisan negotiations are crucial as the end of the session approaches. The rising tensions around cultural provisions in a new House GOP bill reflect broader leadership challenges. Meanwhile, the ethical quandaries surrounding influencers like Cameo raise questions about foreign influence in Congress. House Democrats are also navigating their strategies to tackle economic concerns and facilitate collaboration across the aisle.