Live updates: Senate heads out for midterm recess; Trump off to Texas, Oklahoma
Summary
The U.S. Senate is starting a break for several weeks while several important laws remain unfinished. Senator John Thune, the Majority Leader, says the remaining work will be handled by the new Congress after the November elections. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas and Oklahoma during this recess.Key Facts
- The Senate is taking a multiweek break from Washington.
- Several key laws are still not completed, including the farm bill, FISA authorization, defense spending bill, and 12 budget bills.
- John Thune, the Senate Majority Leader, will leave the unfinished work to the incoming Congress after midterm elections.
- The current Congress is referred to as the "lame-duck" session after November’s elections.
- President Donald Trump is traveling to Texas and Oklahoma during this Senate recess.
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