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The Senate confirmed Dr. Atul Gawande’s nomination to be assistant administrator for Global Health at the U.S. Agency for International Aid annd Rahm Emanuel to be U.S. ambassador to Japan, …

Steven Cliff, nominee to be administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) appeared alongside two other Transportation Deptartment nominees, for their confirmati…

Several airline CEOs testified about federal aid they received and the boost it gave their industry at an oversight hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.…

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights held a hearing to examine the impact corporate monopolies have on competition and innovation. Witnesse…

Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and Senate Republican colleagues spoke to reporters about President Biden’s Build Back Better legislation.

The Senate confirmed Lucy Koh’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The Senate passed legislation allowing an increase in the debt limit with a simple majority vote. Members also voted to advance two nominations to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Cir…

Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testified at a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on the social media platform’s impact on young users. Lawmakers questioned Mr. Mosseri about parental controls,…

Senate Republicans spoke with reporters about their opposition to President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine requirements for businesses. Senator Mike Braun (IN) said that while he favors people get…

Military officials, legal experts, and advocates testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the ongoing operation of the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Witnesses answered question…

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a confirmation for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) nominee Gigi Sohn and three Department of Commerce nominees. Most o…

Consumer advocacy experts testified at a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on product safety during the holiday season. Much of the questioning focused on button batteries and the choking…

The Senate failed to invoke cloture on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Sixty votes were needed to advance the measure.

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for four of President Biden’s nominees, including Jessica Rosenworcel to be chair of the Federal Commun…

The Senate voted to limit debate on Brian Nelson’s nomination for treasury undersecretary for terrorism and financial crimes. Vice President Kamala Harris presided to cast the deciding vote …

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Biden administration’s border and immigration policies. Secretary Mayorkas c…

The Senate voted to advance Graham Steele’s nomination for assistant secretary of the treasury for financial institutions.

Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Republican colleagues held a news conference to discuss their opposition to federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates.

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Steve Dickson appeared before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to testify on aviation safety. He answered questions on…