U.S. Senate Rushes to Pass Stopgap Funding and Russia Sanctions Before August Recess

The U.S. Senate is working to finalize key legislative actions before its five-week August recess, including a stopgap funding bill to extend government funding until December 11, thereby averting a potential shutdown on September 30. Additionally, the Senate is considering a bill to impose sanctions on buyers of Russian oil and gas. The confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General is also on the agenda, with his nomination advancing after he rescinded a controversial 'anti-weaponization fund' linked to President Donald Trump's IRS settlement.