Child’s play — Congressional Hits and Misses

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Child’s play — Congressional Hits and Misses

Week ending June 7, 2024

By Chris Hale

Posted June 7, 2024 at 2:24pm

This was a shortened workweek as Congress recessed early to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. But before leaving town, both chambers saw some juvenile behavior — and not just from lawmakers.

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