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Trending on The Hill - September 14, 2026

Trending on The Hill - September 14, 2026

Lawmakers return to Washington on Monday, and the House has one week in session before its midterm election recess.

Startling warnings last week on artificial intelligence (AI) have lawmakers pushing for action. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on the Trump administration to brief the Senate on its AI framework for testing the latest models.

The Senate is set to continue talks on a budget resolution that could lead to a third reconciliation bill. The House will consider a Russia sanctions bill that has passed the Senate.

President Trump on Monday has a series of closed policy meetings.

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