House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (CA) spoke to reporters after a closed-door meeting with rank-and-file members. They discussed the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and political violence throughout the years, divisive rhetoric among members of Congress, and the September 30 government funding deadline. Representative Aguilar said that he had not yet seen the Republican-proposed continuing resolution to fund the government. Additional topics included sanctions on Russia, the bombing of Venezuelan boats, and the Federal Reserve Board.