Congress returns from recess as government shutdown deadline looms

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1. NBC Chicago

   Live updates: Congress returns to face shutdown fight, Epstein files vote ↗ (opens NBC Chicago)

   Published Sep 1, 2025

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   Congress is returning from a month-long August recess with a full agenda and a looming Government shutdown.

2. ABC 7 San Francisco

   Congress returns from recess as government shutdown deadline looms ↗ (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

   Published Sep 1, 2025

   Same headline from 4 more outlets

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   The Epstein saga is also poised to engage Congress on several fronts.

3. NBC News

   A shutdown fight and Epstein drama await as Congress returns to Washington ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published Sep 1, 2025

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   WASHINGTON — A government shutdown deadline, a standoff over President Donald Trump’s nominees and a renewed clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files await Congress as it returns Tuesday after a monthlong August recess

4. Fox News

   Government shutdown, Epstein files, DC crime: Congress returns to mountain of drama ↗ (opens Fox News)

   Published Sep 1, 2025

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   Congress returned from August recess with many battles ahead, including a Sept. 30 government funding deadline, Epstein drama and extending Trump's control over D.C. police.

5. CBS News

   Congress returns to face chaotic funding fight, Epstein drama, crime crackdown ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Sep 1, 2025

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   Congress returns this week from its August recess staring down a deadline to fund the government and avert a possible shutdown by month's end.

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