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TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the Senate contemplates sending large sums of security assistance to Taiwan, independent defense analysts here are urging U.S. lawmakers to maximize their leverage at a sensitive time in cross-strait relations.

Defense analysts and former military officials in Taiwan say the island democracy is not prepared for a Chinese invasion.

Lawmakers have less than a week left to pass a stopgap spending measure to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Aidan Quigley outline the likely game plan for completing a deal and the hurdles still standing in the way. Show Notes: Schumer starts process for…

Photos of the week: Congress was in session this week with government funding set to expire soon and the midterms rapidly approaching.

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

WASHINGTON — Kelly Cooper, the Republican challenging Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton in Arizona’s 4th District, amended his personal financial disclosure this month after an inquiry from CQ Roll Call, disclosing more assets and recent salary.

He brought his sax and chose his favorite song to honor the person America knew as Rep. Walorski, but he knew as Jackie.

Negotiations on a short-term government funding measure have stalled. CQ Roll Call's David Lerman and Peter Cohn outline the sticking points.

Photos of the week: Both sides of the Capitol were back in action as the harvest moon rose over Washington and new members were sworn in.

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

For the first time since 2015, the lawmakers team defeated the press team at the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game.