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Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect

Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.

Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by NPR ·

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  1. NPRUnited StatesFirst report

    Congress is coming back to Washington. Here's what to expect

    Lawmakers are coming back to Washington this week after the midterm elections. Republicans plan to finish work on several outstanding issues before Democrats take control of Congress in January.

  2. The Washington PostUnited States

    After losing Congress, Republicans have one last shot to pass their agenda

    Lawmakers return to Washington on Monday for several weeks before Democrats take control.

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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: NPR and The Washington Post. NPR published it first, on November 9, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Washington Post, less than an hour later.

Key names in the coverage: Congress and Washington.

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