Congress is facing a short calendar, rising tensions, and a shutdown threat that’s getting harder to ignore

Lawmakers are facing heightened security concerns and a compressed timeline to pass critical legislation. The Senate approved a rules change to fast-track Trump administration nominees, while the House and Senate remain divided on appropriations. With just weeks left in the fiscal year, Bloomberg Government’s Loren Duggan breaks down the path to a continuing resolution—and the risks if it fails. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .