Mike Lee leads GOP revolt to cancel August recess unless election bill is passed

Mike Lee wants Republican leaders to cancel the August recess period, which could threaten crucial campaign opportunities for ...

Thune pours cold water Trump’s call to axe August recess for SAVE America Act

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) appeared inclined Monday to rebuff President Donald Trump’s demand to cancel the ...

Government shutdown odds rise as Congress heads into recess

The government has until Sept. 30 to pass a funding bill and avoid a shutdown. There's just one problem with that timeline – ...

Some GOP senators say they will vote to cancel recess over SAVE America Act

Senate conservatives, led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), are calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to cancel the ...

Recess Is Disappearing. Parents Are Pushing to Bring It Back.

Alarmed by shrinking recess time, parents are campaigning to restore it.
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Clarity Act stalls in Senate, won’t pass before August recess

Clarity Act stalls in Senate, won't pass before August recess. Clarity Act signed into law in 2026 at 37.5% YES.

Thune tries to fend off Trump’s war on the Senate recess

“Show me how this ends,” the majority leader pleaded amid new presidential pressure.

Packed legislative agenda for Congress one week before August recess

House lawmakers face a packed legislative agenda this week before departing for the monthlong August recess, with GOP leaders ...
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Everything to Know About the Controversial Georgia Recess Law That Didn't Pass

Alongside his veto, Gov. Brian Kemp said mandatory daily recess "would impose unreasonable burdens on educational leaders without meaningful justification" Parents across the country are experiencing ...

Congress heads to August recess amid legislative and election debates

Chad Pergram, chief congressional correspondent, reports from Capitol Hill on Congress's August recess. Republicans like ...