Senate Rushes To Finalize Bills Before August Recess

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1. Fri, 7 August 2026

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   • iheart.com15:15
     Senate Rushes To Finalize Bills Before August Recess

     The U.S. Senate aims to pass a stopgap funding bill and sanctions on Russia before its August recess. Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination advances after he rescinds a controversial fund. Despite progress, some Republicans remain opposed. The Senate's actions will impact the upcoming mid...

   • The Hill15:28first to report
     Watch live: Senate looks to power through major priorities before August recess

     The Senate is gearing up for a busy day of votes on Friday as lawmakers try to clear their legislative to-do list before leaving Washington for the August recess. The chamber is expected to take up a series of nominations, including acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s bid to formally lead the Justice Department. Blanche’s nomination...

   • The Hill20:08
     College sports bill holding up Senate’s path to August recess

     Senate Republicans say getting consent to move forward on the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill to set rules for compensating and recruiting college athletes, is holding up a broader deal on funding the government, confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general and starting the five-week Senate recess. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) told GOP colleagues...

2. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • The Hill09:00
     Senate embarks on recess after funding government and confirming Blanche, punting other priorities

     The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess early Saturday morning after passing a bill to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general. Senate Republicans also agreed to set aside — for the moment — President Trump’s demand to approve another budget resolution to pave the way for tens...

3. Mon, 10 August 2026

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   • The Hill11:02
     4 loose ends as Congress enters August recess

     In today’s issue: 4 loose ends as Congress enters August recess Senators checked two large items off their to-do list — passing a continuing resolution to fund the government until December and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general — when they adjourned for a five-week recess over the weekend. But there are several unresolved issues to watch out for— including two major priorities for President Trump — when the House returns at...