Trump's Demand to Cancel August Recess Puts Vulnerable Senate Republicans on the Defensive

President Trump demanded Congress cancel its August recess, and Fox News reported that Republicans fear the move could cost the party seats in the 2026 midterms by keeping vulnerable incumbents in Washington instead of on the campaign trail. Politico reported Senate Republicans were expected to discuss the push in closed-door meetings the week of July 27. A long recess is set to begin the week of August 3.