Congress returns amid several pressing issues

And lawmakers returned to work on Capitol Hill today. They've got several pressing issues to tackle after their August recess. That includes the House, which took an extended break following Republican leaders concerns about members pushing for a vote on a resolution to force the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein files. Prior to their break, House Speaker Mike Johnson contended that by September, the DOJ would be more able to give transparency on the files, making a resolution to compel thei ...