Thune, Schumer wrestle over deal to fund government, start August recess

Summary

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) are working on a deal to fund the federal government and start the Senate’s August recess, but they face opposition from President Trump’s allies who want to rack up more GOP accomplishments. Thune’s top priorities are to confirm a package of 74 Trump…