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Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment looms

Congress returns for crowded lame-duck session as Hegseth impeachment looms

Summary

Congress returns Monday for a five-week lame-duck session after midterm elections gave Democrats control of the House and Senate, according to the article. Lawmakers face a crowded agenda before year-end, including a government funding deadline and a potential impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Key Facts

  • The lame-duck session is scheduled to begin Monday and last five weeks.
  • The article says Democrats won majority control of both the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
  • Dozens of House members and at least 17 senators are leaving office.
  • The House is set to seat its largest freshman class since 1933.
  • Congress faces a government funding deadline before the end of the year.
  • The article identifies a possible impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth as an issue looming over the session.
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