The House C-SPAN stream is scheduled to start out at 2 p.m. Eastern and is described as: "The House returns from its summer work period for legislative business. Members will consider several foreign policy bills under suspension of the rules including legislation to codify the President's executive order to reform foreign military sales."

The Senate C-SPAN stream is scheduled to start out at 3 p.m. Eastern and is described as: "The Senate returns from its summer state work period for legislative business. Senators will vote on whether to advance 2026 defense programs and policy legislation. 60 votes will be needed."

News and Analysis

• NBC: A shutdown battle and Epstein drama await as Congress returns to Washington | The authorities runs out of cash Sept. 30. And different fights are brewing over the Epstein recordsdata, Trump's nominees and a consequential Senate guidelines change eyed by Republicans.

• The Independent: Republican Thomas Massie will get the ball rolling on launch of Epstein recordsdata as Congress returns to DC | Massie says he’s assured discharge petition can attain required 218 signatures to move

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Where to Watch

• C-SPAN: U.S. House of Representatives – September 2, 2025

• C-SPAN: Senate Session – September 2, 2025