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Washington is bracing for a government shutdown as partisan roles reverse and the battle over executive authority intensifies. The House has already passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government through Nov. 21, but negotiations remain stalled. President Trump is set to meet with congressional leaders, though a breakthrough appears unlikely.

This shutdown fight reflects a fundamental shift: Republicans are now pushing for a “clean” CR, while Democrats are tying funding to healthcare subsidies. At the same time, the Supreme Court’s recent 6-3 ruling granting the Administration broad power to withhold appropriated funds has reshaped the balance between Congress and the executive branch.

On Capitol Hill:

• The Senate faces key votes on the CR and the nomination of Michael Waltz as U.S. Representative to the UN General Assembly.
• Work continues on the FY 2026 NDAA, while committees take up digital asset taxation and labor-related nominees.
• In the House, leadership remains at odds, with Republicans holding firm that their work is done and Democrats gathering in Washington to highlight their willingness to stay engaged.

With government funding set to expire tomorrow night, agencies are preparing shutdown protocols, and uncertainty looms over how long a closure might last.

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Congress is back in Washington with just 15 days to prevent a government shutdown. Negotiations over a Continuing Resolution (CR) are front and center, with battles over length, scope, and partisan priorities shaping every move.

At the same time, the Senate is testing new rules to push through executive branch nominees and grappling with roadblocks on the National Defense Authorization Act. In the House, a rare five-day workweek will spotlight energy legislation, crime bills affecting D.C., and a politically charged oversight hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel.

Outside the Capitol, trade talks with China add another layer of uncertainty, while special elections and retirements begin reshaping the future of Congress.
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September promises to be a consequential month in Washington. With government funding set to expire on Sept. 30, lawmakers in both the House and Senate face just 11 legislative days to strike a deal. The risk of a shutdown looms large, shaping every move on Capitol Hill.

While funding negotiations dominate the headlines, Congress is also working to advance the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This year’s process has steered clear of the most divisive fights of years past, but the outcome still carries significant implications for defense and appropriations debates ahead.

At the same time, both parties are maneuvering around how long a continuing resolution (CR) should last and what it should include. Health care tax credits, appropriations timelines, and even leadership strategies are all part of a complicated puzzle that will define the next few weeks.

These are the big-ticket issues. But the real story runs deeper—spanning House leadership politics, Senate rules changes, and committee markups that set the stage for broader policy fights this fall.

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IPA members receive OGR’s Big Picture briefing each week with in-depth analysis of what’s happening on the Hill and what it means for the payments industry. If you’re ready to move beyond the headlines and understand how policy decisions could impact your business, learn more about joining the Innovative Payments Association.
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