Congress returns to Washington Monday with the Dec. 11 federal funding deadline approaching, while the Associated Press has called both chambers for Democrats in the next Congress.
Republicans still control both chambers in the outgoing Congress. The AP’s election calls are not final certifications, and the new Congress is scheduled to begin Jan. 3, 2027. The funding deadline falls before that change in control.
The temporary funding law authorizes covered spending through Dec. 11. That authority ends earlier if Congress enacts the relevant appropriations.
The House schedule sets legislative business for 2 p.m. ET Monday and postpones votes until 6:30 p.m. ET. The Senate schedule lists a 3 p.m. ET return.
Trump named Stephen Miller White House chief of staff on Nov. 6, succeeding Susie Wiles. The White House identified Miller as the 33rd person to hold the role. A July 1, 2026, White House staff report listed him as deputy chief of staff for policy and homeland security adviser. Vice President JD Vance said Miller “will do great things.”
