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The Senate confirmed Lynne Tracy to be U.S. ambassador to Russia. Lawmakers also debated the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill.

The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons defended a potential merger between the two grocery store chains at a hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, an…

The Senate rejected a resolution to repeal rules set by the Department of Education for charter schools, and members also confirmed Francisco Mora’s nomination be an Organization of American…

Senator Ed Markey (D-MA),held a news conference on his Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, intended to ensure that airport workers receive fair pay and benefits. Other speakers included several…

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) joined the Newtown Action Alliance to call on the Senate to pass the assault weapons ban before Congress wraps up for…

President Biden gave remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He was joined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senators Ch…

Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined members of the March Fourth Coalition to call on the Senate to pass an assault weapons ban in the lame duck session of the 11…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the legal impact, financial cost, and human toll of U.S. drone strikes conducted over the past two decades. Topics included the 2001 Authoriz…

Officials with Mastercard and Visa, Giant Eagle’s CEO, and consumer advocates testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on credit and debit card transaction fees. These fees, also kn…

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) spoke to reporters about bicameral legislation to stop U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

Eli Rosenbaum, director of human rights enforcement and strategy at the Justice Department, called on Congress to address gaps in federal laws that aim to hold international war crime perpet…

Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) held a news conference on legislation that would stop military and economic assistance to any nation that recognizes Russia’s ann…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss a Justice Department task force addressing threats against election officials. Witnesses included officials from the Justice Departme…

Law enforcement leaders testified on the increasing violence against police officers nationwide. The Senate Judiciary Committee convened the hearing to hear directly from police as senators …

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other lawmakers held a news conference on the federal response to Hurricane Fiona, which left devastating damage in Puerto Rico. The lawmakers…

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a former Twitter security executive, testified on privacy and security issues relating to the social media company before the Senate Judiciary Committee. His testimony …

Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) held a news conference on legislation that would designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.

The Senate continued work on judicial nominations, including confirming Lara Montecalvo’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and voting to limit debate on Sarah Me…

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a former Twitter security executive, testified on his concerns with the company’s privacy and security policies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. His testimony cam…

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a former Twitter security executive, testified on his concerns with the company’s privacy and security policies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. His testimony cam…