Discussion on the Senate's post-recess agenda, impeachment inquiries against President Biden, and border disputes. Impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General. Updates on Liquid Paxton, Burning Man, Proud Boys sentencing, Narcan availability, escaped murderer, India's solar mission, and SpaceX Crew-6.
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Congress must pass the budget by October 1 to avoid government shutdown and failure to do so will result in 1% budget cuts across federal agencies by 2024.
Frictions on international borders include Ukraine's intolerance for corruption, North Korea's plan to sell weapons, and China's ongoing border disputes with India.
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The Senate's Post-Recess Agenda and Potential Government Shutdown
Senators are returning from August recess and their first priority is to avoid a government shutdown. Congress has until October 1 to pass the next year's budget, and if they fail to do so, the government will shut down at the end of September. With tight deadlines and disagreements, Congress is expected to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded while they continue debating. Failure to pass the budget bills by 2024 will result in budget cuts of 1% across federal agencies.
International Border Relations and Impeachment Trial in Texas
Friction is growing on several international borders. Ukraine's Defense Minister has been replaced amid allegations of bribery, signaling the country's intolerance for corruption. In North Korea, Kim Jong-un plans to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss selling weapons. Furthermore, Chinese President Xi is skipping the International G20 Summit in India due to ongoing border disputes with India. In Texas, a high-profile impeachment trial is underway against the state's Attorney General, Ken Paxton, who is accused of bribery and misuse of public funds.
Today, we’re talking about the Senate’s post-recess agenda, international border relations, a Republican-led Republican impeachment in Texas, and other top news for Wednesday, September, 6th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over.