Late last week, Senate Democrats worked out a deal with the White House to move key appropriations bills forward, including for defense. It was too late to get the language sorted out before the government shut down Jan. 31, but the agreement seems to pave the way for a quick deal — if the House will go along, which is no sure thing.
On a new episode of the Congressional Roundup, Breaking Defense Editor-in-Chief Aaron Mehta walks you through the state of play as representatives begin deliberating in Washington.