Tick tock: Congress has 14 legislative days to stop a government shutdown

Barbara Sprunt · 2025-09-02T23:12:50+0100

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill after a month-long recess with a big agenda, including a standoff over President Trump

Congressional lawmakers return to D.C. with a massive September agenda, including efforts to avoid a government shutdown and a debate on whether to change the rules for confirming nominees.

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Tick tock: Congress has 14 legislative days to stop a government shutdown

Barbara Sprunt

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