Congress Returns: Funding Fights and Rising Tensions

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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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