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MNI POLITICAL RISK - Congress Braces For Challenging Month

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  • The United States Senate will return from recess tomorrow with a challenging slate of business ahead of a potential government shutdown on September 30. That’s only 16 legislative days - and even fewer for the House which returns next week.
  • Congress will also grapple with a White House request for a ~USD$40 billion supplemental spending package, a potential Biden impeachment enquiry, and answer more questions about the age and health of elected representatives.
  • US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says the US is “trying to choke [China’s] military capacity” through measures on US chip technology.
  • Policy expert Doug Sosnik has identified ten political themes to watch ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) super PAC has targeted fellow GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy with a negative press campaign.
  • Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans are testing the legality of using the 14th Amendment to block former President Donald Trump from running in 2024.
  • President Biden says he is “disappointed” Chinese President Xi Jinping won't be attending next months’ G20 leaders’ summit.
  • Poll of the Day: Trump is the first-choice candidate for 59% of Republican primary voters.
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