Singapore and Malaysia aligned to drive ASEAN growth, avoid blocs: President Tharman - CNA

• Jake and Anthony discuss the House of Representatives returning to session to handle legislative priorities leading up to Election Day. • A key focus is the potential shift in power, specifically the impact if House Democrats secure the majority.

• The House of Representatives will return from its August recess this Monday to address a condensed legislative agenda before the upcoming midterm elections. • Lawmakers aim to pass a continuing resolution (CR) under suspension of the rules to secure government funding through December and avoid a shutdown.

• The House of Representatives returns this week to vote on a continuing resolution, with Speaker Mike Johnson attempting to pass the measure on suspension. • Next week, Republican incumbents and candidates will gather in Dallas for an unprecedented "midterm convention" hosted by former President Donald Trump.

• The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to return this Monday following a five-week summer recess. • Lawmakers will be in session for only four days this week before adjourning again until September 14, following the Labor Day holiday.

• House Republicans are returning to Washington with plans to vote on a Senate-passed funding bill this Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown. • GOP leadership also intends to vote on a resolution condemning "socialism in all its forms," specifically targeting the growth of the Democratic Socialists of America in the 2026 elections.

• The Republican-controlled House of Representatives has returned from a five-week recess with the primary goal of preventing a government shutdown. • Lawmakers plan to vote on a funding bill to keep the government operational leading up to the November midterm elections.

• The U.S. House of Representatives returns from recess this Monday for a one-week session. • The primary objective of the session is to pass a bill extending government funding to prevent a shutdown.

• House lawmakers returned to Washington on Monday following a five-week recess to address a limited legislative agenda. • The primary priority is a vote on a stopgap spending bill intended to maintain full federal government funding through early December.

• Luxembourg Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel criticized the European Union for "barking loudly" but lacking the actual power or "teeth" to influence Israel's actions. • Bettel revealed that Luxembourg is currently examining potential national measures to address the situation in Israel independently of the EU.

• Rival political factions in Libya have agreed to a UN-led roadmap to hold national elections within the next 24 months. • The agreement includes commitments to reform the national election body and resolve ongoing disputes regarding electoral laws.

• The US launched a strike on Iran’s Larak Island, marking the first direct exchange of fire between the two nations in over a month. • Iran retaliated by targeting US military personnel at an airbase in the United Arab Emirates, while Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s Kharg Island energy hub was being destroyed.

• The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a plea on Monday challenging a provision of the Income Tax Act regarding political funding. • The legal challenge targets the rule allowing political parties to receive anonymous cash donations of less than ₹2,000.