Congress is back. Lawmakers have more than just a looming government shutdown fight on their hands.
An upcoming vote on the Jeffrey Epstein files and the next phase of President Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington could threaten the chances of reaching a funding deal ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline.
Here’s what to watch heading into September.
GOVERNMENT FUNDING TALKS — Senate GOP leaders and appropriators are pushing for a short-term funding patch to buy extra time for a larger deal. But that’s certain to face pushback from conservatives who want to jam Democrats with a full-year funding bill that reflects Republican priorities.
Trump increased…
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