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Trump presses Senate to cancel August recess over proof-of-citizenship voting bill
August 7, 2026August 8, 2026

President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep senators in Washington until Congress passes the SAVE America Act or ends the legislative filibuster.

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Politics & Government

Senate leaders reach funding agreement aimed at avoiding another shutdown
August 2, 2026

Senate leaders reached a funding agreement Aug. 2 that is intended to avert another federal government shutdown, with a Senate vote expected before the August recess.

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International

Senate Advances Russia Sanctions Bill as Zelenskyy Presses Washington
July 29, 2026

The Senate’s 86-12 procedural vote advances a proposed Russia sanctions bill, but new penalties and tariffs would require further action before taking effect.

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