Lawmakers are close to releasing the text of a $1.4 trillion omnibus spending package to keep the government funded for the next year. But despite hope that COVID-19 relief might be a part of the spending package, key stumbling blocks still remain. CQ Roll Call’s Jennifer Shutt and David Lerman discuss the state of the spending package and what stumbling blocks lay ahead for a deal on COVID-19 relief. Show Notes: FCC order to ‘rip and replace’ Chinese 5G gear will confront BidenAfter 12 years of work, Congress is set to disclose hidden corporate ownersRep. Paul Mitchell leaves GOP, citing ‘unacceptable’ postelection behaviorProvisions for cleaner energy pushed for spending billNegotiators wrapping up omnibus deal, plan to file Tuesday
