Congress faces a crowded year-end legislative calendar

After the midterms, Congress faces a Dec. 11 funding deadline, NDAA negotiations, and expiring programs. Possible paths include an omnibus, another continuing resolution, or a hybrid; tax discussions could involve reconciliation or a bipartisan year-end bill, with extenders, digital-asset taxation, and ACA premium credits among potential issues. None is a settled agreement, and election results could complicate negotiations.