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The Senate voted 50-49 on legislation to raise the debt limit by $2.5 trillion until 2023.

Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), testified before the Senate Banking Committee on the agency’s semiannual report. Topics included consumer protectio…

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee to testify on oversight of the CARES Act, whic…

The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on legislation intended to improve outdoor recreation opportunities and infrastructure.

Environmental experts testified on drought in the Western region of the U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), who was the acting chair for this United States before a Energy and Natural Resources …

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

Saule Omarova testified before the Senate Banking Committee at her confirmation hearing to serve as comptroller of the currency, who is tasked with regulating the nation’s banks. Committee m…

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine rising energy costs. Witnesses discussed factors contributing to the energy crisis and steps the federal governmen…

Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo testified at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on the department’s sanctions policy.

Mining industry experts testified at a Senate Energy Natural Resources Committee hearing on potential changes to the Mining Law of 1872.

The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for Tucson, Arizona Police Chief Chris Magnus to be the next commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection agency. The senators p…

The Senate confirmed Tina Lin’s judicial nomination to the U.S. District Court in Western Washington. Lawmakers also voted to limit debate on two other nominations: Douglas Parker to head th…

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified at a Senate Banking Committee oversight hearing on the the COVID-19 relief law, the CARES Act. Secretary Yel…

The Senate approved a bill to fund the federal government through December 3, 2021, and sent it to the House for consideration ahead of the midnight deadline to avert a government shutdown. …

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Jessica Lewis to serve as assistant secretary of state for Political-Military Affairs, and Robert T. Anderson for solicitor of the Department of the Int…

Experts testified at a Senate Banking Subcommittee hearing on the pros and cons of creating a U.S. central bank digital currency. They also discussed China’s digital currency and implication…

Gary Gensler, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, testified before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee on oversight of the SEC. Chair Gensler answered …

Financial experts testified on the “True Lender” rule before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. Established by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in 20…

The Senate Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development held a virtual hearing to examine Native American housing programs, opportunities, and concerns. Native A…

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing to examine the Energy Department’s research and development programs. Witnesses discussed energy research priorities, nationa…