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Senate Leader Thune Secures Funding Bill Through Dec. 11

8/5/2026

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Senate Leader John Thune led an 89-4 vote approving a continuing resolution that funds the government through Dec. 11.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Senate to stay for a reconciliation plan and the SAVE America Act, but leaders said votes lack.
Thune aims to confirm 74 Trump nominees, including Todd Blanche as attorney general, and to vote on the CLARITY Act that could let Trump earn $1.4 billion from crypto.

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Senate Leader John Thune led an 89-4 vote approving a continuing resolution that funds the government through Dec. 11.
U.S. President Donald Trump urged the Senate to stay for a reconciliation plan and the SAVE America Act, but leaders said votes lack.
Thune aims to confirm 74 Trump nominees, including Todd Blanche as attorney general, and to vote on the CLARITY Act that could let Trump earn $1.4 billion from crypto.