Defeated GOP Returns to Washington with a Long Wish List

“Bruised Republican lawmakers limp back into Washington on Monday, trying to decide what to do with the remaining 55 days of their majorities in the House and Senate after being thumped by Democrats in the midterms,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“The lame-duck session is an opportunity for some final, single-party power plays and a chance to finish some bipartisan deals, particularly on permitting for major energy projects. But if the sour vibes prevail, expect only a few must-pass bills, a pile of judicial confirmations and an early Christmas for Congress.”