Week Ahead in Washington: August 2

The Senate faces a busy agenda before August recess, including a potential confirmation vote for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche and internal Republican divisions over a proposed IRS settlement. Discussions also involve canceling recess to advance President Trump’s ‘Save America Act,’ while Jay Clayton assumes a new role as Director of National Intelligence. Trump is scheduled to campaign in Nevada for the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act,’ with primaries occurring in multiple states.