Live updates: Trump stumps in Texas, Oklahoma
The U.S. Senate has begun a multiweek recess, leaving several major pieces of legislation, including the farm bill and defense authorization, for the upcoming lame-duck session. Majority Leader John Thune confirmed that these outstanding items will be addressed after the midterm elections.
President Trump is in Denton, Texas, to tour the Peterbilt Motors factory on Thursday afternoon, set to deliver remarks about manufacturing and his economic agenda. He will then attend a rally in Durant, Okla., to urge voters to cast their ballots for Republicans. It's the first of three red-state campaign swings between now and Monday....
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