From Valleynewslive · · 1m 20s
Congress is back, but not for long
Both chambers return this week, and the House is already packing up until mid-November.
In brief
Both chambers return this week, and the House is already packing up until mid-November. This is the last week both chambers work together before the midterms, so anything that does not pass now waits until mid-November. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Congress returns at last
Both chambers are back on Capitol Hill this week for the first time since July, after a long August away.
“Both chambers of Congress return to Capitol Hill this week for the first time since July.”
The House cuts and runs
Speaker Mike Johnson scrapped the last two weeks of the House calendar so members can campaign. The Senate stays three more weeks.
Sanctions bill named for Graham
Before the House leaves, it takes up a Russia sanctions measure named after the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. The Senate already passed it by a wide margin in August.
Trump heads to North Carolina
With the midterms under two months out, the president campaigns Wednesday for Senate nominee Michael Whatley, the former RNC chair.
Black Caucus marks 50 years
The Congressional Black Caucus opens its annual legislative conference Wednesday under the theme "Rooted, Ready and Rising," marking the foundation's 50th year.
“Rooted, Ready and Rising”
The Fed may hike Wednesday
The Federal Reserve is expected to say whether it raises rates, despite pressure from Trump not to. It would be the first hike since 2023.
The big picture
This is the last week both chambers work together before the midterms, so anything that does not pass now waits until mid-November.
