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Congress faces a busy fall, starting with the urgent need to prevent a government shutdown by September 30th. Republicans and Democrats are at odds over spending levels, with Republicans potentially using Senate rule changes to overcome Democratic roadblocks on nominations. Other key issues include potential Russian sanctions, investigations into former President Biden and the Jeffrey Epstein case, and controversies surrounding the CDC. A stock trading ban for lawmakers is also gaining traction, despite opposition.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.