Give dems fodder (Baltimore truths) to lambaste Trump to their constituents - distraction.
Meanwhile R's control Senate, Senate is the only Chamber in Session this week; August even.
Wednesday is Declass.
No one will be in the Congress for the rest of August after Friday.
Looks like a good time to advance.
https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/roll-calls-2019-congressional-calendar