Congress is back at work this week with a host of urgent issues to tackle. A spending battle will dominate the agenda, with a key GOP hard-liner suggesting he could tolerate a short-term punt before funding runs out Sept. 30. Meanwhile, Democrats warn there will be a shutdown unless Republicans negotiate with them on Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire at year’s end.
A new panel will reinvestigate events surrounding the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. The House voted to create the select committee, with Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.) chosen to chair and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) serving as the ranking member. Both served on the previous committee that investigated the riot.
The Trump administration faces bipartisan pushback from senators over last week’s U.S. airstrike on a boat leaving Venezuela, which some say was illegal. A Democrat-led effort to compel the administration to release more information about the raid is gaining steam.
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