The Latest Breaking News from Roll Call

The Big Four will meet with President Biden at the White House on Wednesday to discuss the security supplemental.

Congress is scrambling to pass another stopgap funding bill this week to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak outline the political and logistical obstacles lawmakers face while they also try to make headway on final appropriations. Show Notes:

Congressional leaders released text of a short-term patch that would continue current federal spending rates through March 1 and March 8.

House and Senate leaders have agreed to extend temporary government funding in two batches, through March 1 and March 8.

Hunter Biden’s surprise appearance at a House markup to hold him in contempt of Congress highlights the first Hits and Misses of 2024.

Lawmakers returned to the Hill this week after the holiday recess where Jelly Roll, Hunter Biden, and the Oregon Duck all made appearances.

Speaker Mike Johnson reiterated support for the spending agreement he negotiated in face of opposition from House Freedom Caucus members.

House Republican leaders are putting downward pressure on the level of funding allotted for the Department of Homeland Security in final fiscal 2024 appropriations negotiations.

A bipartisan, bicameral $70 billion tax agreement taking shape on the Hill is drawing mixed reviews, pointing to potential challenges ahead.