Health care, funding and more: 5 things to watch when the Senate returns

Jan 5, 2026 - 05:00
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Health care, funding and more: 5 things to watch when the Senate returns
The Senate is staring down multiple flash points in the coming months as lawmakers head into a year colored by electoral politics but with plenty of policy fights on the horizon. Lawmakers wrapped up a grueling year by completing some of their pre-holiday agenda, including passing the annual National Defense Authorization Act and confirming scores…