As lawmakers resume their seats in Washington, the agenda for the Senate remains unclear. With leading figures yet to announce concrete plans, the nation watches for signs of progress in a decidedly uncertain political landscape.

The House of Representatives is back in session after a prolonged shutdown fight, facing a packed to-do list. With more than a month of legislative downtime, lawmakers now turn to negotiating the annual defense policy bill and addressing a slate of other urgent tasks.

House Republican leaders have placed a resolution on the agenda to continue the investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein. This comes as they address an alternative push to force a vote on the matter, underscoring heightened congressional attention on the case.