Apple News Today The new Epstein files don’t reveal much. What’s next in the case?
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Sep 3, 2025 Congress is back in session, facing urgent priorities like a looming government shutdown and controversial funding debates. The trial of ex-Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro raises big questions about military accountability and U.S. influence. Meanwhile, ICE is enforcing hefty fines on immigrants for ignoring deportation orders, causing fear and raising legal concerns. On a broader scale, tariffs may lead to higher prices on everyday items, impacting global issues and local lives.
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Shutdown Deadline Complicated By White House Moves
- Congress faces a tight end-of-month deadline to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.
- White House pocket rescissions and partisan divides are making a bipartisan funding deal much harder.
Bipartisan Push To Release Epstein Files
- Bipartisan lawmakers introduced a resolution to force DOJ to release comprehensive Jeffrey Epstein files.
- House Oversight released some documents but Speaker Mike Johnson says that effort is sufficient.
Senate Rules Could Change For Faster Confirmations
- Senate Republicans may invoke the nuclear option to speed nominees by cutting debate time.
- Democrats want longer consideration after recent firings of Senate-approved officials.