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This week on the Hill: Congress returns to leadership fights, shutdown deadline after GOP losses

Congress returns to Capitol Hill after an astonishing midterm election that dealt Republicans major losses and left Democrats riding high. Now, Republicans face their next major test: a fight over who will lead the party in the House as it prepares its descent into the minority. House Republicans are scheduled to hold…

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  1. The HillUnited StatesFirst report

    This week on the Hill: Congress returns to leadership fights, shutdown deadline after GOP losses

    Congress returns to Capitol Hill after an astonishing midterm election that dealt Republicans major losses and left Democrats riding high. Now, Republicans face their next major test: a fight over who will lead the party in the House as it prepares its descent into the minority. House Republicans are scheduled to hold…

  2. Fox NewsUnited States

    Congress returns to brutal lame-duck stretch with shutdown deadline, leadership races: 'Closet is full of s—'

    Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill facing a government shutdown deadline, the farm bill, and a debt ceiling fight before Democrats take power in January.

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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: The Hill and Fox News. The Hill published it first, on November 8, 2026; the last outlet to join was Fox News, 12 hours later.

Key names in the coverage: Capitol Hill, GOP and House.

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