Congress Braces Itself for September Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email The Capitol is seen at sunrise as Congress returns from the August recess on September 5, 2017. ( J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo ) Produced by Hillary Bonhomme Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC