Senate Delays Clarity Act Vote Until After August Recess | Balance of Power 08/07/2026

Published 7 August 2026 · india

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Senator Chris Coons of Delaware discussed the current

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Senator Chris Coons of Delaware discussed the current Senate agenda, aiming to pass a government funding bill to avoid a shutdown through December, highlighting the importance for federal employees and the country's global standing. Republican Congressman Dusty Johnson of South Dakota, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Select Committee on China, spoke about the ongoing negotiations in the Senate regarding a continuing resolution to fund the government. Democratic Congressman Greg Landsman of Ohio, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, discussed the recent Senate passage of the Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill.

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