"Congressional Republicans scored a massive victory this summer when they passed President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" of tax and spending cuts without a single Democratic vote. But as they return to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, they will have to find a way to work with Democrats - or around them - as a government shutdown looms. The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with a possible effort by Senate Republicans to change their chamber's rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on nominations. The Senate is also debating whether to move forward on legislation that would slap steep tariffs on some of Russia's trading partners as the U.S. pressures Russian President Vladimir Putin on Ukraine."
"The most urgent task for Congress is to avoid a government shutdown on Sept. 30, when federal funding runs out. And it's so far unclear if Republicans and Democrats will be able to agree on how to do that. Congress will have to pass a short-term spending measure to keep the government funded for a few weeks or months while they try to finish the full-year package. But Republicans will need Democratic votes to pass an extension, and Democrats will want significant concessions. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer's vote with Republicans to avoid a shutdown in March prompted furious backlash within his party."
Republican leaders return from recess confronting a looming Sept. 30 deadline to fund the government, requiring either a short-term extension or a full-year agreement. September's agenda centers on the annual spending battle, possible Senate rule changes to blunt Democratic stalling on nominations, and debate over tariffs on some of Russia's trading partners as pressure on President Vladimir Putin continues. House Republicans will press investigations of former President Joe Biden while Speaker Mike Johnson manages a split over releasing additional Jeffrey Epstein investigation files. The Trump administration's attempts to claw back approved spending could complicate negotiations, and Republicans passed legislation rescinding about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds.
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