A deeply divided Congress returns to work this week, pushing ahead with partisan priorities while also gearing up for a fight over raising the debt ceiling
WASHINGTON—A deeply divided Congress will return to work this week, pushing ahead with partisan priorities in the Senate and House while also gearing up for a fight over
how lawmakers will addressThe Senate, narrowly controlled by Democrats as it opens its new session, is expected to focus primarily on confirming President Biden’s executive and
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