Republican lawmakers have delayed key legislative battles—such as government funding, military aid for the conflict with Iran, and the renewal of expanded surveillance powers—until after the November election, risking a crowded and contentious lame-duck session that may struggle to reach resolution before year’s end. The House recently advanced a funding measure, but the broader standoff suggests deeper divisions over fiscal and national security priorities remain unresolved. With time running short, lawmakers face pressure to either compromise or push contentious issues into the post-election period, where gridlock could further complicate urgent policy needs. The move underscores how partisan tensions are shaping the legislative calendar in the final stretch of the year.
GOP lawmakers are punting major fights — including government funding, money for the war with Iran and the extension of expanded surveillance authorities — until after the November election, setting up a bloated lame-duck agenda that will be difficult to get done by Christmas. The House on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill to fund the...
