With a bipartisan deal in hand to avoid a partial government shutdown starting Oct. 1, Senate leaders hope to pass the stopgap measure this week. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley and Aris Folley join host David Lerman to assess the obstacles to passage that lie ahead and what else could cross the finish line before the Senate adjourns for its August recess.

Show Notes:

• Senate’s funding patch adds Trump requests but blocks grant rule
• Negotiations on Senate stopgap spending bill drag
• Bipartisan headwinds buffet $1B ‘anomaly’ for Trump battleship