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The Senate confirmed the nomination of Nathalie Rayes to be U.S. ambassador to Croatia. Republicans blocked consideration of legislation providing emergency aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwa…

“Given the steady drumbeat of calls for attacks by foreign terrorist organizations since October 7, we’re working around the clock to identify and disrupt potential attacks by those inspired…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court judicial nominations: Micah Smith, District of Hawaii; and Jamel Semper, District of New Jersey. Members also advanced other nominees, including …

The Senate voted to invoke cloture on the nomination of Jeffrey Bryan to be a U.S. District Court judge for Minnesota.

In an effort to circumvent Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-AL) hold on senior military nominees, the Senate Rules Committee passed a rule-change resolution, along a party-line vote of 9-7, that a…

The Senate convened with a period of morning business, speaking on aid to Israel and Ukraine and U.S.-China relations. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) asked for unanimous consent to approve a …

Aviation industry leaders testified on improving safety, pilot mental health, and increasing situational-awareness technology following a series of close-call events. Witnesses included Nati…

Appearing before a Senate Judiciary subcommittee, whistleblower Arturo Bejar, a former Meta engineering director and consultant, testified on Meta’s harmful impact on children. He said that …

The Senate confirmed Dr. Monica Bertagnolli’s nomination for director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Members also confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations: Kenly Kiya Kato,…

“It’s perverse to see so many questions about elections at a time when they have never been more safe … and more secure,” said Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt (R) during his testi…

A Senate Judiciary subcommittee examined competition in the housing market and consumer rights during a public hearing. Topics included housing demand and affordability, zoning reform, and r…

Mitigating illegal robocalls and robotexts was the topic of discussion as witnesses from the Chamber of Commerce, National Consumer Law Center, and robocall-blocking tech companies testified…

NCAA President Charlie Baker, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Pettiti, four-time national team gymnast Trinity Thomas, and others testifIed on compensation for college athletes for their name, ima…

Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan testified on CHIPS and Science Act investments before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Tran…

Michael Whitaker, President Biden’s nominee to be administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transport…

Following leadership remarks on the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), who passed away the previous evening, lawmakers continued working on legislation to extend funding through Novem…

Former Federal Election Commission Chair Trevor Potter (R) and Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon (D) were among the witnesses testifying on prohibiting content generated by artificial…

Microsoft President Brad Smith joined a law professor and scientist to testify on ways to regulate artificial intelligence. The hearing took place before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on…

The Senate confirmed Jeffrey Cummings' nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Illinois. Members also voted to advance the fiscal year 2024 spending package…

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias (D) joined advocates for and against book bans in testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Mr. Giannoulias focused on Illinois' new ant…