NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 8, 2026Hillsborough
Senate funds federal 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.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The passage of the funding bill prevents a federal government shutdown, ensuring that government services and federal employee paychecks continue through December 11.
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 action on a budget resolution requested by President Trump.
Who's Mentioned
personLindsey Graham“Senator”personRon Johnson“Senate Budget Committee Chair”personDonald Trump“President requesting budget and legislative priorities”personLisa Murkowski“Senator who voted against Blanche”organizationUnited States Senate“Legislative body that passed the funding bill”personTed Cruz“Senator involved in college sports bill negotiations”personTed Budd“Senator who proposed hemp amendment”personDarline Graham“Senator who voted present”personMike Lee“Senator”personBill Cassidy“Senator who provided deciding vote for Blanche”personRick Scott“Senator”personTodd Blanche“Confirmed as Attorney General”personSusan Collins“Senator who voted against Blanche”personJon Husted“Senator sponsoring voter ID bill”