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Senators Return Amid Tension and Funding Deadlines

1/29/2026

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Senators returned to Washington on Wednesday after the killing of Alex Pretti.
It was their first full day back as they faced a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security and other major government agencies.
The atmosphere was tense.
Another lawmaker faced a new threat.
Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins provided the report.

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Story summary

Senators returned to Washington on Wednesday after the killing of Alex Pretti.
It was their first full day back as they faced a Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security and other major government agencies.
The atmosphere was tense.
Another lawmaker faced a new threat.
Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins provided the report.