has adjourned for the August recess, but Republicans are expected to continue their unofficial floor sessions on energy policy. The chamber reconvenes for legislative business Sept. 8.

has adjourned for the recess. Reconvenes Sept. 8.

and first lady Laura Bush return to the White House after attending the Summer Olympics in Beijing.

journalist Dick Meyer discuss his book, “Why We Hate Us,” an examination of why Americans are so critical of their own nation. 7 p.m., Politics and Prose bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. N.W.