- Congress returned Monday for a six-week lame-duck session following major Democratic victories in the midterm elections, which will shift control of Capitol Hill on Jan. 3, 2027.
- The House is expected to vote on an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, despite defense from President Donald Trump.
- President Donald Trump appointed senior adviser Stephen Miller as his new White House chief of staff ahead of anticipated fights with Congress.
- House Republicans are preparing for a leadership battle between Rep. Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan after Speaker Mike Johnson decided to step aside.
- Lawmakers face urgent deadlines during the short session, including passing a critical government funding package by mid-December to avoid a federal shutdown.
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