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GOP-led House faces challenges in new session, Chinese spies attempt to access sensitive US facilities, Novak Djokovic competes in US Open
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- The GOP-led House is considering an impeachment inquiry against President Biden over the Biden-brand scandal, which could be used as leverage for funding concessions or cuts to the FBI.
- Chinese nationals have been caught attempting to infiltrate US military bases and other sensitive sites multiple times, raising concerns about current security practices and the difficulty in proving direct links to the Chinese Communist Party.
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Congress Faces Challenges: Impeachment Inquiry and Funding Deadline
The GOP-led House is considering an impeachment inquiry against President Biden over the Biden-brand scandal. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is confident of having enough votes, although there are concerns about vulnerable GOP members in districts carried by Biden. Congress also faces a funding deadline on September 30th, with McCarthy potentially using an impeachment inquiry as leverage for concessions on spending or cuts to the FBI. A funding challenge or shutdown could be politically tricky for the GOP, but McCarthy has been adept at navigating such situations.
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