McConnell Hospital Update Prompts Hopeful Return as Senate Pushes DNI, Housing Bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized with few details released, and Thune says he’s hopeful McConnell will return this week. Separately, the Senate aims to confirm Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence as soon as Thursday to avert a lapse in the 702 surveillance program, with hearings Wednesday. Thune also plans a Senate floor vote this week on an updated ROAD to Housing Act to merge House and White House housing language, though House agreement is uncertain. The Capitol Agenda also highlights leadership questions in the House Freedom Caucus as its members contemplate new roles.