Republicans in Congress face a tight legislative deadline as they return from recess, aiming to advance key priorities before the midterm elections. Topping the House agenda is the need to pass a short-term spending bill, known as a continuing resolution, to avoid a government shutdown. With limited time and a crowded schedule, lawmakers must navigate pressing fiscal challenges while balancing political pressures. The push comes as lawmakers race to secure funding before critical deadlines loom.
Republicans in both chambers are staring down a September sprint after returning from August recess, with a jam-packed legislative agenda and little time to clear their biggest remaining priorities before the midterm election crunch. At the top of the House’s list is passing a short-term stopgap spending measure — also known as a continuing resolution...
