Senate Republicans Race to Pass Budget Bill, Confirm Nominees, and Advance $95 Billion Package

Senate Republicans are working to complete a substantial legislative agenda before leaving town Friday, including approving a stopgap spending bill to avert a government shutdown ahead of the November 3 elections. Additionally, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing to confirm 74 of President Donald Trump's nominees and advance a $95 billion package for the Iran war and inflation-affected farmers.