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Congress Faces Urgent Tasks Amid Political Turmoil

9/2/2025

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Congress resumes with urgent tasks, including preventing a government shutdown by September 30 and tackling a crime bill.
President Trump employs a "pocket rescission" to block $4.9 billion in foreign aid, facing criticism from Senator Susan Collins.
Senate Republicans struggle to collaborate with Democrats on spending and nominations amid ongoing investigations into former President Biden and the Epstein case.

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Story summary

Congress resumes with urgent tasks, including preventing a government shutdown by September 30 and tackling a crime bill.
President Trump employs a "pocket rescission" to block $4.9 billion in foreign aid, facing criticism from Senator Susan Collins.
Senate Republicans struggle to collaborate with Democrats on spending and nominations amid ongoing investigations into former President Biden and the Epstein case.