As the Senate prepares to break for its month-long August recess, lawmakers are racing against the clock to address a slew of pressing issues before the clock strikes midnight. A looming government shutdown looms in the fall, threatening to disrupt critical government services and programs. Meanwhile, Congress also faces a tight deadline to pass legislation on key issues such as funding for the US involvement in the Iran conflict and the regulation of the rapidly growing cryptocurrency market. With a multitude of pressing matters vying for attention, lawmakers are under intense pressure to act swiftly and decisively in the coming days.
The Senate is just days away from taking its month-long August recess, but Congress is also rapidly running out of time to avoid a government shutdown this fall and handle a host of other items. Lawmakers are scrambling to take action on everything from funding the Iran war to regulating cryptocurrency. Lisa Desjardins reports on the developments on Capitol Hill.
