4 loose ends as Congress enters August recess

Congress Adjourns for August Recess, Leaving Key Issues Unresolved As lawmakers head into a five-week break, the US Congress has left several pressing matters unresolved, sparking concerns about the impact on key policy initiatives. Despite making progress on funding the government until December and confirming a new attorney general, President Trump's top priorities remain uncertain. Two major issues that have yet to be addressed include the fate of the president's proposed border wall funding and the looming deadline for reauthorizing the National Flood Insurance Program. With the House of Representatives set to return in mid-August, observers will be watching closely to see if lawmakers can find common ground on these contentious issues and make headway before the end of the year.

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...