Senate GOP scrambles for August exit strategy that doesn't anger Trump
Senate Republicans are scrambling for a plan to exit Washington for a five-week August recess that won’t anger President Trump, who has demanded they stay in town for as long as necessary to pass a reconciliation blueprint and elements of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. Both items have little chance of success....
Top Democrat Ron Wyden, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, has initiated an investigation into the Trump administration's handling of policies concerning flavored vapes and kratom products, alleging a system of quid pro quo deals. Wyden's letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now the President's Health Secretary, accuses both industries of targeting minors with products that could lead to addiction.
Wyden urges Kennedy to take a stand against corporate influence and prioritize public health. The Senate probe also targets Reynolds American and the head of Botanic Tonics, kratom company, requesting written responses and supporting documents by August 31.
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