All eyes on the Senate: What we’re watching this week

The Senate leaves for August recess on Friday, but they’re trying to pack a whole lot into the next four days. Before we get into the legislative fights our team is watching, bookmark this page of recess resources so you can plan an in-district visit or event to demand accountability and action.

After a tumultuous weekend of will-he-or-won’t-he, the Senate is trying to cram through Todd Blanche’s nomination for Attorney General — after Trump’s personal fixer made a “deal” to rescind his $1.8 billion slush fund to gain the support of a few holdout senators. Notably, the deal leaves parts of the corrupt settlement in place.
The Senate may vote on a bipartisan short term funding deal this week. Unlike the version passed by the House last week, the Senate deal would remove a loophole that could be used to shift even MORE money to Border Patrol; it would also temporarily delay implementation of Trump’s radical plan for politicizing federal grants. Regardless of whether the deal passes the Senate, the House won’t be back until September — and Democrats should stay ready to maximize their leverage here.
We’re still watching to see if the Senate will vote on the faux crypto regulation CLARITY Act, which would continue to allow Trump to amass corrupt crypto wealth on top of the $1.4 billion he made last year. (If you have a Democratic US senator, you can call them to demand they oppose this bill right now.)
Trump is still pushing the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act, his odious voter suppression bill to make it harder for people to vote. It still lacks the votes.
And finally, Trump and Hegseth are relentless in their demand for more money for war. The Senate must use every possible mechanism to deny this funding and end Trump’s illegal war on Iran. (Find resources here to contact your Members of Congress.)

Good News for a Change

Last week, Fox News dropped polls showing Democrats leading in key Senate races in Texas, North Carolina, Iowa, Georgia, and Ohio — all states Indivisible is focused on in our Battlegrounds program to win and protect elections in states particularly vulnerable to GOP tampering.

Notably, in the Fox June/July polls, James Talarico leads in Texas by three points, Jon Ossoff leads Georgia by thirteen points, and Roy Cooper leads in North Carolina by nine points.

Polls are just polls, especially this far out, but don’t let anyone say taking back the Senate this year is beyond our reach. If Fox of all outlets has Dems leading in five crucial races, we have more than a fighting chance — and now it’s up to us to deliver this November by turning out every voter we can and protecting the results.

Upcoming events + Election shifts

These nationwide events, calls, training sessions, and electoral volunteer opportunities are coming up soon. For even more Indivisible happenings, check our national calendar and get in touch with Indivisible groups near you!

Happening this Week

Monday: Phonebank for Abdul El-Sayed, William Lawrence, and Donavan McKinney (5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT)
Make calls to elect true progressive fighters in Michigan. Paid for by Indivisible Action. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.Tuesday: Phonebank for Peggy Flanagan (6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT)
Let’s make sure Minnesota’s next US senator is a true progressive fighter. Paid for by Indivisible Action. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.Wednesday: Phonebank for Justin J. Pearson (6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT)
Make calls to get out the vote for a bold progressive leader in TN-09. Paid for by Indivisible Action. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.Thursday: What’s the Plan with Leah and Ezra (3pm ET/12pm PT)
Indivisible’s executive directors chat about the latest news and answer your questions on strategies and tactics to defeat authoritarianism in America.Thursday: Immigrant Justice Summer Call #3: Show Up With a Plan — Roles and Rapid Response Strategies (8pm ET/5pm PT)
Join the third virtual call of our five-part training series to level up your organizing skills and learn how to show up for immigrant justice.Thursday: Phonebank for Jarrett Keohokalole (9pm ET/6pm PT/3pm HST)
Make calls to elect a progressive fighter for HI-01. Paid for by Indivisible Action. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.

On the Horizon

August 10: Phonebank for Peggy Flanagan (6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT)
Paid for by Indivisible Action. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.
August 13: What’s the Plan with Leah and Ezra (3pm ET/12pm PT)

Indivisibles On the Ground

Spotlight of the Week: Springfield Indivisible and District 10 Indivisible For All

In June, the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian migrants, opening the door to the threat of mass deportation for more than 350,000 Haitian TPS holders.

Last week, DHS indicated that TPS for Haitians has ended. Despite uncertainty over whether the program has actually ended — lower courts must first execute the ruling — Haitians in Ohio are receiving letters to show up at check-ins at ICE offices with little notice, forced to choose to be detained on the spot or wear an ankle monitor for 24/7 surveillance.

In Blue Ash, local Indivisibles gathered with Ignite Peace and the Miami Valley Immigrant Coalition on Sunday to stand with Haitian neighbors and reject ICE’s attempt to “deport people en masse through quiet administrative procedures instead of neighborhood raids because they know how unpopular ICE is.”

Hundreds of local advocates protesting outside of the Blue Ash ICE facility on Sunday. Photo taken by Peter Wentworth of Springfield Indivisible.

Sunday’s demonstration proves that mobilizing for immigrant justice is a long-term, community commitment. We must speak out when ICE surges in our communities, just as we must show up when our neighbors are targeted through kidnappings masked as administrative proceedings. Find a local Indivisible group here to get involved in your own community, and join our next Immigrant Justice Summer training call on Thursday at 8pm ET/5pm PT.

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