Congress avoided a partial government shutdown after an abrupt change of course by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., that triggered a threat to his leadership. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the surprising turn of events, the coming fight over Ukraine aid and the challenge of reaching a deal for full-year appropriations.

Show Notes:

• Gaetz plans move to oust McCarthy, says GOP needs new leader

• Shutdown averted as Biden signs seven-week spending bill

• Stopgap funding bills hung up in both chambers