Congress set the stage for a chaotic September session, with the House and Senate on a collision course over appropriations and the risk of a partial government shutdown already being assessed. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Aidan Quigley sum up the state of the appropriations process to date and the challenges awaiting lawmakers this fall.

Show Notes:

• House passes Military Construction-VA bill, cancels Friday votes
• First House GOP spending bill clears key procedural hurdle
• 2023 appropriations: what you need to know and top issues to watch