by WorldTribune Staff, August 4, 2026 Non-AI Real World News
It’s the first week of August, and U.S. Senators are quite determined to tackle one of their top current priorities … going on vacation.
Passing legislation that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship to cast a ballot in federal elections?
Not so much.
One Republican senator isn’t thrilled with the unanimity on blocking a government shutdown until December, noting the absence of movement on the SAVE America Act.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) thinks that Sen. John Thune (R-SD) is making a big mistake in not pushing for the votes. There’s a growing number of Senators who want to skip the August recess until the bill is passed.
🚨 JUST IN: The US Senate has OVERWHELMINGLY voted to advance the House’s CR, which would keep the government open until December 11, 89-4
This goes to show how much the uniparty works together when they’re trying to go on vacation. pic.twitter.com/34GfXbmXPk
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 3, 2026
🚨 JUST IN: Sen. John Kennedy indicates Leader John Thune should STAY AND FIGHT for the SAVE America Act, rather than go on vacation because "we don't have the votes"
Get the votes! Force it through reconciliation!
It's ALL WORTH IT for secure elections 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dipebmp5RW
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 3, 2026
