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Congress Gridlock and Power Moves

Congress Gridlock and Power Moves

Congress faces a crowded fall agenda, a September 30 funding deadline, and government funding that currently runs through December 11. Stopgap bills, reconciliation, NDAA, the farm bill, FISA, SAVE Act, digital-assets legislation, and tariff rebates remain unresolved, with limited floor time and election pressures reducing room for compromise.

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Updated Sep 2, 2026