Reid returns to the Senate in time for DHS funding fight

At about 4 p.m., the 75-year-old Nevadan will deliver his first remarks on the Senate floor since Dec. 16.

Reid will also convene the Democrat caucus policy lunch — a regular gathering in the Capitol where senators huddle to agree on political messaging and strategize about how to deal with various legislative matters. Chaired by Reid, those weekly sessions were not held in his absence.

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