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By Philip Elliott Washington Correspondent, TIME A most-unwelcome return from August Recess It was quite the week for Washington. It began with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy returning to open session for the first time since July and opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden for allegations of corruption that, to this point, lack evidence. The White House set into motion a now-familiar response to impeachments: fight the politics, not the merits. A government shutdown loomed, and McCarthy shot back at his conservative flank causing him trouble with a simple message: don’t test me or your luck. Before the week ended, federal prosecutors had indicted the President’s son, Hunter Biden, on three charges linked to the purchase of a gun while using drugs. And one of the White House’s favorite columnists dared to suggest it’s time for the President to retire. It marked the official end of any sleepiness the summer brought. And next week shows no sign of slowing down with a government shutdown looming with as few as nine working days until the spending has to stop and lights go dark. Scroll down for what else TIME’s team has reported this week. Read the Story » Share This Story

2024 Election Edition Facing Pressure from Hard Right, McCarthy Orders Biden Impeachment Inquiry By Eric Cortellessa and Nik Popli The inquiry will center on whether Biden played a role in, or benefited from, his son Hunter Biden's overseas business affairs. Read More » Inside the Controversy Over the National Museum of the American Latino By Olivia B. Waxman The National Museum of the American Latino doesn't even have a building yet, but its work is already controversial. Read More » Impeachment Experts Say Biden Inquiry May Be Weakest in U.S. History By Mini Racker Two impeachment experts tell TIME there is less evidence implicating Biden of wrongdoing than any previous inquiries into a president. Read More » Biden Allies Cite Jared Kushner to Discredit Impeachment Push By Nik Popli As the White House stresses Joe Biden's innocence against an impeachment inquiry, others say Jared Kushner's business deals should be the real target. Read More » Breaking Down Trump’s Four Indictments By Jeannie Kopstein TIME Senior Correspondent Brian Bennett explains all four of former President Donald Trump's criminal indictments. Read More » AI Regulation Takes Baby Steps on Capitol Hill By Vera Bergengruen In Washington, it has become much easier to agree on "existential risks" than specific constraints. Read More » As Climate and Trade Become Intertwined, a Bipartisan Push for Carbon Tariffs is Emerging By Justin Worland A bipartisan coalition is calling for new tariffs on high-carbon imports, which would shape the global fight against climate change. Read More » As Pandemic-Era Childcare Funding Ends, Many Families Could Suffer By Solcyre Burga Loss of additional federal aid could make child care even more unaffordable for parents. Read More »

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