The new omnibus bill dropped early this morning, and it’s a doozy. The bill is more than 4,000 pages and covers $1.7 trillion – but the clock is ticking to pass it before the end of the week. CNN’s Zachary Wolf breaks down all 12 appropriation bills, what made it in, and what got cut.

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The January 6 House select committee concluded its final public meeting by voting to refer criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department. CNN’s Zachary Wolf breaks down each crime the panel believes Trump committed, and new testimony the committee obtained.

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Congress avoided a government shutdown for at least another week, while lawmakers work to pass an omnibus spending bill. CNN’s Kristen Holmes explains what else lawmakers accomplished and what’s still outstanding. Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has a warning for his caucus and the two Democratic leaders in Congress get candid about 2024.

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With the midterms in the rear-view mirror, the 2024 presidential election is full speed ahead. CNN’s Kristen Holmes breaks down a new CNN poll gauging where voters are, how former President Donald Trump’s campaign is going, and what some Republicans are saying about Trump’s bid. Plus, President Joe Biden appears closer to announcing his 2024 plans.

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The hard work begins for lawmakers, as they start to write a spending bill that would fund the government for a full year. CNN’s Kristen Holmes explains how Congress got to this point, why a government shutdown isn’t likely, and why House Republicans want to do things differently. Plus, do most Republican voters want former President Donald Trump to be the 2024 GOP presidential nominee?

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Congress faces many deadlines in the coming days, including one to keep the government functioning. CNN’s Kristen Holmes breaks down where lawmakers are at in negotiations for an omnibus spending bill, and where House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy stands in his quest to become speaker. Plus, the January 6 House select committee has a big week coming up.

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A new CNN poll shows how extreme Americans view the political parties to be, and how confident they feel in the incoming GOP-led House. CNN’s Melanie Zanona explains the issues people expect Republicans to have positive and negative impacts on, as lawmakers scramble to avoid a government shutdown.

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Senator Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic party and House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is trying to lock down enough votes to become speaker. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny explains what Sinema’s decision could mean for Senate Democrats – and how House Republicans are preparing for a speakership showdown.

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The House passed two bills today, checking more items off Congress’ to-do list for this lame duck session. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny breaks down the Respect for Marriage Act and the National Defense Authorization Act and why these were priorities to pass as soon as possible. Plus, lawmakers still have to come up with an agreement to fund the government.

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This week could make it tougher for former President Donald Trump to make a political comeback. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes explains the latest on the investigations and lawsuits involving Trump. The GOP is also reacting to Herschel Walker’s loss in the Georgia Senate runoff race – and debating what role Trump’s endorsement played.

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