Congress Faces Challenges Getting Things Done Amid Internal Politics and Foreign Crises
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Congress returns this week but faces challenges getting things done due to internal politics and overseas events. House Speaker Mike Johnson must decide on Ukraine aid, which could spark an internal GOP battle.
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The House is increasingly dysfunctional, with a shrinking Republican majority as more members retire. Some cite the party's lack of seriousness as a reason to leave.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hopes for bipartisan achievements but faces a tricky to-do list and looming 2024 elections filtering lawmakers' moves.
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Biden will focus on shoring up Midwest "blue wall" support, including today's student debt relief pitch in Wisconsin. Abortion rights are also seen as a key issue in MI, WI and PA.
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Israel has withdrawn more troops from Gaza as talks resume in Egypt, but still plans an invasion of Rafah. Ukraine is stepping up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure.