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Senate Republicans Delay Trump Agenda Until After August Recess

8/13/2026

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Senate Republicans will delay most of President Donald Trump’s agenda until after the August recess.
They will address cryptocurrency regulation and the Protect College Sports Act in September.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) will draft a third reconciliation package during the recess.
The White House secured a provision delaying a ban on hemp-derived gummies and vapes until Dec. 11.

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Senate Republicans will delay most of President Donald Trump’s agenda until after the August recess.
They will address cryptocurrency regulation and the Protect College Sports Act in September.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) will draft a third reconciliation package during the recess.
The White House secured a provision delaying a ban on hemp-derived gummies and vapes until Dec. 11.