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Congress faces key funding and security deadlines

Season 2026 Episode 97 | 4m 02s

The House and Senate returned to session this week with deadlines looming on everything from DHS funding and a farm bill to an almost-expired national security and foreign intelligence law. Lisa Desjardins reports on the long to-do list for Congress.

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