All articles tagged with #august recess
Melania Trump’s push to expand foster-care education and housing through her Fostering the Future legislation has a self-imposed August deadline to clear the Senate before lawmakers depart for recess; the House has approved the bill, but it has not moved out of committee in the Senate, creating a narrow window for the measure to reach President Trump’s desk.
During the August recess, most Republican lawmakers are avoiding in-person town halls and sticking to scripted messaging to promote their legislative achievements, especially the recent 'One Big Beautiful Bill' signed by President Trump, while facing vocal opposition from constituents on issues like healthcare and taxes.
The Senate is preparing to recess in August without a deal on nominations, as Republicans plan to use a 'nuclear' option to change rules and expedite the confirmation process for President Trump's nominees, amid failed negotiations with Democrats over funding and nominations.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is balancing Republican concerns over the Epstein files with efforts to protect victims' identities, amid growing calls for transparency and Democratic pressure, while also managing legislative priorities during the August recess.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned senators they may need to work through the first August weekend to vote on nominations, risking a longer session into August to expedite Trump's nominees amid tensions over the recess and campaign schedules.