2 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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2 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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5 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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6 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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8 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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8 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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10 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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10 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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10 h. ago Analysis | Congress has a lot to do as it returns to Washington

Analysis | Congress has a lot to do as it returns to Washington  The Washington Post

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12 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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12 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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12 h. ago A shutdown fight and Epstein drama await as Congress returns to Washington

A shutdown fight and Epstein drama await as Congress returns to Washington  NBC News

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24 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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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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