Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota), flanked by Republican Sens. Tom Cotton and John Barrasso, on Wednesday. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) | | | | | | | What to know Senate Republicans are rushing to pass a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown before the Nov. 3 elections. They aim to confirm 74 Trump nominees and advance a $95 billion package to fund the Iran war and farmers. The Senate also plans to vote on sanctions against Russia and a cryptocurrency bill. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |