House and Senate lawmakers will return to Washington this week with a packed agenda, even as much of their attention shifts toward the fast-approaching midterm elections. ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/10/senate-is-recess-until-mid-september/?utm_source=openai)) The Senate is expected to continue talks over the budget resolution and to take a procedural vote on a high-profile cryptocurrency regulation bill, among other priorities. ([thefiscaltimes.com](https://www.thefiscaltimes.com/newsletter/20260803-Senate-Leaders-Strike-Deal-Avert-Pre-Election-Shutdown?utm_source=openai)) The House, meanwhile, will reportedly consider… Separately, President Donald Trump is attending the Irish Open golf tournament at his Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland, on Sept. 12–13. ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/23/trump-ireland-golf-course-irish-open/1a86c4ca-9f4c-11f1-8606-1d40ad00172e_story.html?utm_source=openai))
Source: thehill.com
