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Senate Tackles Packed Agenda Ahead of 5-Week Recess
Leaders are negotiating over a funding bill, 74 Trump nominees and a budget resolution, with Republicans needing unanimous support to speed action.
- On Friday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer negotiated a deal to fund the federal government and initiate the Senate's August recess, though opposition persists from President Donald Trump's allies seeking further GOP accomplishments.
- Before the five-week August recess, Senate leaders face a packed legislative agenda including a continuing resolution and 74 of President Trump's nominees, which Thune warned could extend work well into next week.
- Confirmation of U.S. Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche remains uncertain as Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Bill Cassidy have not pledged support, narrowing his path to approval before the recess deadline.
- Vice President JD Vance pressured GOP senators on Thursday to approve a budget resolution, while Senate Budget Committee Chair Ron Johnson continues demanding an extended floor debate before recess begins.
- Securing government funding through mid-December would avert a shutdown, providing Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins a critical legislative victory amid her competitive reelection bid before the midterm elections.
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Thune, Schumer wrestle over deal to fund government, start August recess
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) are working on a deal to fund the federal government and start the Senate’s August recess, but they face opposition from President Trump’s allies who want to rack up more GOP accomplishments. Thune’s top priorities are to confirm a package of 74 Trump…
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