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CONGRESS RETURNS AFTER ELECTION UPHEAVAL โ BIG DECISIONS AHEAD
November 9, 2026 ยท Texas News StudioLawmakers face funding, defense and leadership questions during a consequential lame-duck session.
Congress is returning to Washington following the Democratic midterm victory. The outgoing Congress faces a government funding deadline, defense legislation and other unfinished business before the new Congress takes office in January. Both parties also face leadership decisions and disputes over how to respond to voters.