The U.S. Senate is experiencing significant discord over federal spending levels, with key appropriations bills, including the Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) bill, facing delays amid partisan disputes. A central point of contention is the relocation of the FBI headquarters. Senate Democrats, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen, successfully passed an amendment prohibiting federal funds from being used to move the FBI headquarters anywhere other than Greenbelt, Maryland. This move counters former President Donald Trump's push to relocate the FBI headquarters to the Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The Senate spending panel initially approved the CJS bill by a 21-6 vote, but GOP appropriators later reversed their support, plunging the markup into recess as they reconsider their position. The standoff over funding and the FBI headquarters relocation has heightened concerns about a potential government shutdown ahead of the September 30 deadline. Separately, former President Trump met in the Oval Office with Senate GOP leaders, including John Thune and officials from the Senate Leadership Fund, to discuss Senate races for the 2026 midterm elections, specifically the race between Senator John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in Texas. Additionally, Mike Rogers has hired Fabrizio for a Senate bid, signaling ongoing campaign activity within the GOP.