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Up First briefing: Senate returns; Ken Paxton trial; Turkey archeological finds

The Senate returns after a monthlong recess. Texas' suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial begins today. Archaeologists in Turkey find massive structures below a Roman-era castle.
Lawmakers have a narrow window to approve a stopgap funding measure and avoid a possible government shutdown beginning in October. Leaders of the House and Senate say a temporary spending bill is needed to work on yearlong bills.

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after a monthlong recess. The House will be back next week. They'll be racing the clock to craft a bill to when federal agencies run out of money on Sept. 30. Attention will be on Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's appearance on the

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