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The secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force were among the witnesses at a hearing on defense acquisition and management. The panelists testified about efforts to improve military readin…

The Senate confirmed the nominations of David Zatezalo to be assistant labor secretary for mine safety and health and Mark Esper for secretary of the Army.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Steven Bradbury to be Transportation Department general counsel. Lawmakers also voted on favor of limiting debate on Dave Zatezalo’s nomination for ass…

The Senate continued work on several nominations.

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for several Defense Department nominees. Among them was Mark Espers, nominated to be the next Army secretary. He talked about …

The Senate voted 55-43 to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to be U.S. circuit judge for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

The Senate passed a $36.5 billion emergency supplemental disaster aid in response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and wildfires in California. Lawmakers also voted to invalidate a Cons…

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Defense Secretary James Mattis spoke to reporters on Capitol Hill following their meeting involving the recent attack on U.S. troops in Niger. Senator McCain s…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nation’s cybersecurity and defense capabilities against cyber attacks. Witnesses included representatives from the Defense Departmen…

In a 51-49 vote, the Senate passed the Republican fiscal year 2018 budget resolution which clears the way for committees to work on tax legislation Senator Rand Paul (KY) was the only Republ…

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) talks about the 50th anniversary of his being shot down over North Vietnam as a Navy flier and the war’s impact on his life and the country. Senator McCain was sho…

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) was honored with the National Constitution Center’s 2017 Liberty Medal in Philadelphia. The medal is awarded each year to those who show leadership in upholding ba…

Defense Secretary James Mattis and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Joseph Dunford appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee to discuss the president’s strategy in Afghanistan. …

General Joseph Dunford testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination to serve a second term as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He assessed various ongoing threat…

The Senate voted to limit debate on the nomination of William Emanuel to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Several members made speeches about the latest proposal fro…

Navy Secretary Richard Spencer and Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the recent ship incidents at sea. In August 2017,…

The Senate by a 89-8 vote passed the fiscal year Defense Programs Authorization bill (H.R. 2810). Democratic senators spoke against a new block grant health care bill being proposed by Repub…

The U.S. Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2018 Defense Authorization bill.

The Senate continued work on the $692 billion Defense Authorization bill for fiscal year 2018. Senators also voted to table an amendment offered by Senator Rand Paul that would sunset curren…

Senators observed a moment of silence commemorating the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, then began work on the $692 billion Defense Authorization Act.