Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up

TL;DR

The Senate is attempting to finalize a deal to clear outstanding legislative items before their August recess.
Key priorities include a continuing resolution for government funding, confirmation of executive nominees like Todd Blanche, a Russia sanctions bill, and a college athletics measure.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is pushing for bipartisan cooperation to speed up consideration of these items.
Internal Republican disagreements exist, notably concerning a provision in the continuing resolution related to hemp products.
The confirmation of Todd Blanche faces uncertainty due to potential Republican defections and Democratic opposition.
A House-passed budget resolution, a priority for the White House, also needs Senate consideration, with its path forward unclear.
Failure to reach a deal could extend the Senate's session well into the following week.

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