Week Ahead in Washington: August 2

The Senate faces a busy agenda before the August recess, including a potential confirmation vote for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche and internal party divisions involving John Cornyn and Tom Tillis. Efforts to block a proposed IRS settlement linked to former President Donald Trump and discussions about canceling recess to advance Trump’s 'Save America Act' are complicating proceedings. Jay Clayton will take over as Director of National Intelligence, and Trump is set to campaign in Nevada for the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'.