Senate RACES to confirm Blanche, pass funding bill on eve of recess

The U.S. Senate worked through the night on Saturday, August 8, 2026, narrowly confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney General and passing a government funding bill before adjourning for a five-week summer recess. The late-night scramble successfully averted an autumn government shutdown but left several major legislative priorities stalled until September.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!