On August 6, 2026, Senate Majority Leader John Thune outlined pending Senate business in an interview with CBS News, including a continuing resolution for government funding, confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, executive branch nominees, a Russia sanctions bill, and a bipartisan college athletics measure. Thune stated plans to keep the Senate in session until the bulk of these items are addressed, noting that unanimous consent from all 100 senators is required to accelerate consideration and avoid delaying the five-week August recess.