47 m. ago Congress returns to Washington and faces battle over Epstein files

Congress returns to Washington and faces battle over Epstein files  PBS

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1 hour ago Johnson says GOP is committed to transparency and justice on Epstein

House members are back on Capitol Hill Tuesday, picking up where they left off with the saga surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files.

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4 h. ago Tick tock: Congress has 14 legislative days to stop a government shutdown

Congressional lawmakers return to D.C. with a massive September agenda, including efforts to avoid a government shutdown and a debate on whether to change the rules for confirming nominees.

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4 h. ago Congress to tackle Epstein files controversy as it returns from recess

Congress to tackle Epstein files controversy as it returns from recess  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago Government shutdown, Epstein files, DC crime: Congress returns to mountain of drama

Republican leaders will have to navigate a series of deadlines and issues, including averting a partial government shutdown, the simmering discontent over Jeffrey Epstein and President Donald Trump's control of D.C.'s police force.

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8 h. ago Congress returns with Democrats refusing to negotiate as Oct. 1 shutdown deadline looms

Congress returns from summer recess facing an Oct. 1 government funding deadline, with Epstein files potentially complicating spending bills and ongoing oversight hearings.

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11 h. ago US Congress returns, with one month to avert government shutdown

US Congress returns, with one month to avert government shutdown  Reuters

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11 h. ago Live updates: Congress returns to face shutdown fight, Epstein files vote

Live updates: Congress returns to face shutdown fight, Epstein files vote  NBC4 Los Angeles

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12 h. ago Rep. Ro Khanna discusses bipartisan demand for DOJ to release Epstein files

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California about a bipartisan demand for the Justice Department to release more information related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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12 h. ago Releasing Epstein files can 'bring the country together,' says Rep. Ro Khanna

Congress could vote on a measure requiring the release of files related to late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. One of its sponsors says the bill has strong bipartisan and public support.

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12 h. ago As Congress returns from August recess, demands resume for release of Epstein files

Congress returns to Washington on Tuesday, where they face a demand to reveal information about Jeffrey Epstein. In a bipartisan effort, two lawmakers plan to force a vote on releasing the files.

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13 h. ago Congress returns with not much time to dodge a government shutdown

Congress returns with not much time to dodge a government shutdown  The Washington Post

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14 h. ago Congress returns from recess as government shutdown deadline looms

The Epstein saga is also poised to engage Congress on several fronts.

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14 h. ago Delaware Sen. Chris Coons talks about looming government shutdown

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., about the looming government shutdown and President Trump's use of pocket rescission.

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27 h. ago Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with a possible effort by Senate Republicans to change their chamber's rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on nominations. The post Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago Trump tries to wrest spending power from Congress as government shutdown looms

Trump tries to wrest spending power from Congress as government shutdown looms  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago House Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in on CDC turmoil, Epstein files and more

House Speaker Mike Johnson, on "Good Morning America," weighed in on turmoil at the CDC, the Minneapolis shooting and what's next for Congress on the Epstein files.

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6 d. ago SCOOP: House Republicans ready slew of DC crime bills as Trump promises end to city violence

The House Oversight Committee is preparing to advance a slew of Washington, D.C., crime-related bills when Congress returns in September.

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6 d. ago Trump Says Republicans Are Working on a ‘Comprehensive’ Crime Bill

President Trump made the announcement in a brief social media post. It was his latest effort to push crime to the foreground of American politics.

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8 d. ago Congress investigating D.C. police over crime data manipulation allegations

Congress investigating D.C. police over crime data manipulation allegations  The Washington Post

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