"Last-Minute Deal Saves Government Funding as Senate Adjourns for Recess In a surprise move, the Senate has adjourned for a five-week recess, bringing to a close a contentious session that saw lawmakers scramble to pass a bill funding the federal government until December 11. The bill, which passed early Saturday morning, averts a potential government shutdown and allows lawmakers to take a much-needed break before returning to tackle ongoing budget disputes. The Senate also confirmed Todd Blanche as the new attorney general, but a contentious demand from President Trump to approve another budget resolution remains unresolved. With the Senate now on recess, pressure is mounting on lawmakers to come to a compromise on the president's demands when they return in late September."
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...
