Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Returns After Monthlong August Recess
As Congress returns to Washington this fall after a monthlong August recess, it will have to find a way to work with Democrats or around them as a government shutdown looms.

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2 developments- Aug 31, 2025Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess
- Sep 2, 2025Congress battling possible government shutdown as recess ends
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Congress returns from recess, with a month-end government shutdown looming
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