Congress returns for lame-duck sprint after GOP midterm losses
Summary
Congress returned after midterm losses that are expected to shift control of Washington in the new year. Republicans plan leadership elections and face a Dec. 11 deadline to fund the government, while lawmakers must decide whether to pass spending bills or extend funding again.Key Facts
- House and Senate Republicans are scheduled to hold leadership elections on Tuesday.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson is stepping aside after Republican losses.
- Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are competing for House Republican minority leader.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is expected to become speaker, with several other Democrats poised for leadership roles.
- Sen. Ron Johnson and other Republicans are seeking a conference discussion before Senate GOP leadership elections; John Thune has no announced challenger.
- Senate Republicans have not yet settled two election races, in Mississippi and Alaska.
- Senate Democrats plan to elect leaders in early December, and Chuck Schumer's standing has improved after Democrats exceeded midterm expectations.
- Federal government funding is set to expire Dec. 11, and Congress must pass spending bills or extend funding again.
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