Politics
Senate Midterm Recess Begins
U.S. Senators are heading out for a multi-week recess as they leave behind unfinished legislation including the farm bill and defense authorization bill. Republican Majority Leader John Thune is among those departing, with President Trump planning visits to Texas and Oklahoma.
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The Hill
Senators began to file out of Washington Thursday for a multiweek recess while sitting on a collection of outstanding legislation — including the unfinished farm bill, FISA authorization, annual defense authorization bill and 12 appropriations bills. Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is leaving it
2026-10-01 12:42 UTC