Global Politics Report Editorial
Senate embarks on recess after funding government and confirming Blanche, punting other priorities
The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess early Saturday morning after passing a bill to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general. Senate Republicans also agreed to set aside — for the moment — President Trump's demand to... The key question is leverage: the next votes, negotiations and public pressure points will determine...
Key Data
Key people or organizations: Senate, Blanche, Todd Blanche
Specific figures mentioned: 11
Politics desk signal: senate
Institutional context: story may affect policy, legal pressure or governing leverage
Story focus: Senate embarks on recess after funding government and confirming Blanche, punting other priorities
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Original source: The Hill