Congress returned from the July Fourth recess this week to the news of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Highlights of the week included confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, national hot dog day and the start of a new reconciliation process in the House Budget Committee. Here are images […]
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A National Guard soldier is seen inside the perimeter of the Great American State Fair as attractions were being disassembled on Sunday. The fair ran from June 25th to July 10th. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Posted July 17, 2026 at 6:00am
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