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Senate Faces Time Crunch Before August Recess as Shutdown Deadline Looms
With its August recess just days away, the Senate is racing through a backlog of unfinished business while a fall government funding deadline adds to the pressure.
Key GOP Senator Says She Will Oppose Blanche Nomination, Narrowing Path to Confirmation
A pivotal Republican senator says she will vote against confirming Todd Blanche, complicating the nominee's path through a narrowly divided Senate.
Rep. Chuck Edwards Ends Re-Election Bid Following Ethics Censure Recommendation
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is ending his re-election campaign days after the House Ethics Committee recommended censuring him over harassment allegations.
Senate Advances Bipartisan Infrastructure Package After Late-Night Vote
Lawmakers cleared a key procedural hurdle on a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, setting up a final floor vote later this week after weeks of closed-door negotiations.
House Committee Opens Inquiry Into Federal Contract Awards
A bipartisan panel voted to launch a formal review of procurement practices after a whistleblower raised concerns about the bidding process.
