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The Senate left Washington for a five‑week recess after a flurry of votes, including a bipartisan bill to avert a federal government shutdown in October and a 50‑49 confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, with Murkowski and Collins breaking with their party.
The Protect College Sports Act failed to receive a Senate vote before a five-week recess, likely killing its chances of becoming law before the midterms. With momentum fading, NCAA and power conferences may pursue alternative paths, and House passage remains uncertain, potentially requiring a compromise with a practical drop-dead date in November.
The CLARITY Act vanishes from Monday’s Senate agenda, setting a 72‑hour countdown to secure floor time before the Aug. 10 recess; movement hinges on a Wednesday cloture filing, a potential Friday vote, or faster paths via a bipartisan petition or unanimous consent, with the exact vehicle and votes still uncertain.
Senate conservatives led by Sen. Mike Lee want to cancel the August recess to debate and pass the SAVE America Act, an election reform measure President Trump has prioritized. Other GOP senators, including Susan Collins, Thom Tillis, and Jim Banks, say the Senate should stay in session to move the bill forward, which has failed to attract any Democratic support and is described by some as dead ahead of the 2026 midterms. The bill would require citizenship documentation to vote registration, photo ID to vote, and would place limits on mail ballots.
For the first time in 13 years, a leading pediatricians group issued guidance on recess, saying daily playtime is essential for kids' health and academic success and urging schools to protect time for recess across all ages.
Senate leaders failed to reach a bipartisan deal on confirming President Trump's nominees before the August recess, with Republicans considering changing Senate rules to expedite confirmations, while Democrats oppose such moves, citing long-term consequences.
The US House of Representatives is ending its session early for summer recess amid political turmoil over the release of Jeffrey Epstein files, with Democrats pushing for transparency and Republicans citing concerns about victim retraumatization and political gamesmanship.
House GOP leaders are canceling votes and delaying releasing Epstein-related documents amid political pressure and concerns over protecting victims' identities, with lawmakers pushing for transparency but facing challenges in unsealing grand jury information before the September recess.
House GOP is delaying votes and going into recess amid ongoing controversy over Epstein-related documents, with efforts to unseal records and calls for transparency, while Democrats criticize the move as fear-driven.
The House of Representatives has been paralyzed for the second week over the issue of releasing Jeffrey Epstein files, with the GOP-led Rules Committee halting proceedings to oppose Democrats' efforts to force a vote on the matter, leading to a prolonged recess and no votes on key legislation this week.
The Trump administration's vetting process for key positions involves Senate approval for over 1,000 roles, including Cabinet members and ambassadors, requiring financial disclosures and Senate hearings. Some positions, like the national security adviser, don't need Senate approval but still undergo FBI checks. Recess appointments allow a president to bypass Senate vetting by appointing officials during congressional recesses, though these are temporary and have been used less frequently since a 2014 Supreme Court ruling against Obama's use of the process.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has delayed the Senate's holiday recess in order to negotiate a joint package on border security and Ukraine aid before the end of the year. This comes after the Biden Administration urged congressional Republicans to stay in Washington until the bill passes. It remains unclear if Schumer's move is a strategic move to blame Republicans for failing to pass the Ukraine aid package or if he is genuinely hopeful for a deal. Talks are said to be moving in the right direction, but no agreement has been reached yet.
Topeka Public Schools in Kansas is adjusting schedules for recesses and outdoor athletic practices due to record-breaking heat, with temperatures expected to remain above 100 degrees until Friday. The school district is providing resources to help students navigate heat issues at home and may hold recess indoors or in the morning when temperatures are cooler. Buses will continue to operate, but families are encouraged to drive students to school if there are concerns. Maintenance teams and principals are prepared to address any heat-related issues within school facilities.
Congress goes on recess despite having unfinished business, new charges are filed against former President Donald Trump, and there are positive signs of improvement in the economy.
The parents of a 5-year-old boy who died during recess at a Connecticut school are suing the school and town for negligence. The lawsuit alleges that teachers ignored the boy, who had collapsed, for nearly 10 minutes, assuming he was playing a game called "play dead." When they realized he needed medical attention, it was too late to save him. The boy's death was classified as "natural" by the state medical examiner. The family filed the lawsuit on the one-year anniversary of the boy's death, and loved ones gathered at the playground where he collapsed to remember him.