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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 8, 2026Hillsborough

Senate funds government through December 11 and confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General

The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill to keep federal agencies operating until December 11 and confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General before adjourning for a five-week recess. Lawmakers also deferred action on a separate budget resolution requested by President Trump.

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Why It Matters

This action prevents a federal government shutdown until December 11 and installs a new Attorney General, while delaying other legislative priorities until the Senate returns from its five-week break.

Key Facts

  • The Senate passed a bill to fund the federal government through December 11.
  • Todd Blanche was confirmed as the Attorney General.
  • The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess early Saturday morning.
  • Senate Republicans deferred a vote on a budget resolution requested by President Trump.

Who's Mentioned

personLindsey Graham“Senator whose heir is affected by a death benefit”personRon Johnson“Senate Budget Committee Chair”personDonald Trump“President advocating for military spending and the SAVE America Act”personLisa Murkowski“Senator who voted against Blanche”organizationUnited States Senate“Legislative body that passed the funding bill”personTed Cruz“Senator involved in college athlete bill negotiations”personTed Budd“Senator who attempted to strip hemp-related language”personDarline Graham“Senator who voted present”personMike Lee“Senator involved in budget negotiations”personBill Cassidy“Senator who provided the deciding vote for Blanche”personRick Scott“Senator involved in budget negotiations”personTodd Blanche“Confirmed as Attorney General”personSusan Collins“Senator who voted against Blanche”personJon Husted“Senator sponsoring voter ID legislation”