Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess - AP News
A Senate committee approved Hawley’s proposal to restrict stock trading by lawmakers and future presidents and vice presidents.
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The article previews Congress’s September agenda, led by negotiations to prevent a government shutdown, alongside disputes over nominations, Russia sanctions, health policy, Epstein records, investigations of Joe Biden, and stock-trading restrictions. It reports that Republicans may need Democratic votes to keep the government funded, while the parties disagree over possible conditions.
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