The Senate is speeding toward summer recess, clearing Todd Blanche's path to attorney general and approving new energy sanctions aimed at Russia on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on what's left on the upper chamber's agenda.
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Senate scrambles to finish business ahead of summer recess
The Senate is speeding toward summer recess, clearing Todd Blanche's path to attorney general and approving new energy sanctions aimed at Russia on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest on what's left on the upper chamber's agenda.
Published August 7, 2026, 9:26 PM
Updated August 7, 2026, 9:51 PM4.9K
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