Lawmakers Rush Back to Capitol Amid Shutdown Threat and Power Shift
Republicans scramble to finish key bills before Democrats seize Congress in January, while a looming shutdown deadline looms over ordinary Americans.
Lawmakers return to Washington after the midterm elections, a scene that underscores the urgency of the battles ahead.
They now face a government shutdown deadline, a situation that could disrupt services for everyday citizens.
Republicans plan to finish work on the farm bill and debt ceiling fight before Democrats take control of Congress in January, a race to lock in policies before the shift in power.
Fox News headlines capture the tension, quoting ‘Closet is full of s—’, reflecting the partisan scramble on Capitol Hill.
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Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect
Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
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Congress returns to brutal lame-duck stretch with shutdown deadline, leadership races: 'Closet is full of s—'
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill facing a government shutdown deadline, the farm bill, and a debt ceiling fight before Democrats take power in January.
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- Lawmakers return to Washington after the midterm elections.
- Lawmakers face a government shutdown deadline.
- Lawmakers face work on the farm bill.
- Lawmakers face a debt ceiling fight.
- Democrats take control of Congress in January.
- Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress.
- Fox News headline quotes: 'Closet is full of s—'
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