What's next for the House as it returns from the shutdown fight

As the House returns from the recent government shutdown, lawmakers face a critical period filled with legislative priorities, including the negotiation of an annual defense policy bill. This urgency is echoed in the Senate, where Republicans are grappling with divisions over health care costs following the shutdown. The uncertainty among Senate Republicans regarding their next steps on health care highlights the broader challenges that Congress faces in the wake of this prolonged shutdown. The interplay between these legislative agendas will be pivotal in shaping the upcoming sessions.