Senate pushes legislative priorities before August recess

Senate Republicans are working through a crowded agenda before the August recess, including confirmation votes for Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche and debates over an IRS settlement proposal, with some GOP members advocating to delay recess if key priorities remain unpassed. The Senate faces internal party divisions while Majority Leader John Thune manages competing legislative demands.

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