This week is already well under way with drama unfolding on both sides of Capitol Hill. First, the allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh upended his chances for a swift confirmation as several Republican & Democratic members expressed concern following his accuser coming forward this weekend. The committee vote was initially scheduled for Thursday; however, that is now in question.

The Senate is expected to move its opioid package this week and it looks as though they are working with the House to come to an agreement on a final package that can be sent to the President. The Senate bill left out several crucial House measures, like the partial repeal of the IMD exclusion, among several other Member priorities which the House will attempt to have included in the final deal. Will an opioid bill be signed into law before the election? It comes down to the Senate compromising or the House capitulating.