WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republicans will retain control of Congress during the November and December lame-duck session before Democrats take over both chambers in January. Lawmakers face a December 11 deadline to extend government funding and avoid another shutdown. Other priorities include passing the farm bill, annual defense policy legislation, college sports regulations and permitting reform. Senate Republicans are also pushing to confirm President Trump’s remaining nominees before losing their majority. Meanwhile, House Republicans will select new leadership after Speaker Mike Johnson announced he would step down from his leadership role.

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