Congress returns to leadership fights and shutdown deadline after GOP losses

Congress returns to Capitol Hill after midterm elections that delivered major Republican losses, leaving the party to elect new House leadership and face a December 11 government funding deadline. House Republicans will hold leadership elections November 10, with Speaker Mike Johnson declining to run for minority leader. Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan are competing for the top spot, while Whip Tom Emmer and Conference Chair Lisa McClain face challengers. Congress must pass appropriations bills or a stopgap measure to avoid a shutdown, with only three of twelve spending bills passed. Rep. Thomas Massie will also reintroduce impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his handling of the Iran war.