Senate Returns Today for Final Legislative Sprint Ahead of Midterms

Congress returns to session before midterms sprint, but no action expected on AI fears

WASHINGTON — Both chambers of Congress return to Capitol Hill this week for a brief session before heading back to the campaign trail until mid-November.  The House will be in for one week and the Senate for three, giving Republicans little time to enact any laws or confirm nominees before voters decide whether to give […]

Senate returns today for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms

The Senate is returning to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.

What to watch as the Senate returns for its preelection sprint

Senate Republicans are hoping to use the few legislative days left before the midterm elections to demonstrate progress on a handful of elusive priorities, one of which has been stalled by Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) extended absence from Washington. Most of what gets accomplished for the remainder of this Congress is expected to take place […]

Senate Lawmakers Return – But They Won’t Stay Long

There isn’t much time for work between now and Election Day, but Congress doesn’t seem to mind.