This article from the *Washington Examiner*, reported by Senior Investigative Editor Sarah Bedford, discusses the Senate’s unlikely chance of remaining in washington over the weekend to confirm Mike Waltz as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations before the upcoming U.N. General Assembly. Bedford notes significant pressure against weekend sessions, partly due to many Republican senators wanting to attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral in Arizona on Sunday. <\/p>\n

Waltz, formerly a national security adviser<\/a>, was nominated by President Donald Trump in May, and while his nomination moved quickly through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, it has since stalled in the full Senate, causing frustration especially among republicans.The article also highlights the looming possibility of a government shutdown if Republicans cannot secure enough Democratic support to pass a continuing resolution<\/a> beyond the September 30 deadline. <\/p>\n

bedford suggests some Senate Democrats may be inclined to allow a shutdown to express political anger, reflecting tensions within the party driven by progressive activists. The piece critiques the Democrats for focusing on the views of a vocal minority rather than the broader electorate,wich is increasingly dissatisfied with current political tactics. Trump is scheduled to attend both Kirk’s funeral and speak at the U.N. General assembly next week.

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