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A Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee examined various pieces of legislation addressing wildfires and forest management. This hearing came as wildfires devastated large swaths…

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing on simplifying the student aid application known as Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Senators and…

White House Coronavirus Task Force members updated the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Institute of…

The Senate confirmed Mark Scarsi’s nomination for U.S. district judge for Central California. Members also advanced Stanley Blumenfeld’s nomination for U.S. district judge for Central…

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins and Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams testified on vaccines before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions…

The Senate voted 52-47 against advancing a Republican coronavirus relief bill.

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on improving cybersecurity for the energy sector. Senators and witnesses stressed the importance of safeguarding the…

Senators spoke on various subjects as, off the floor, negotiations continued on another coronavirus pandemic economic relief bill continued.

The Senate voted to limit debate on Mark Menezes' nomination to be deputy energy secretary.

White House Coronavirus Task Force members NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield and FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn were among the witnesses who testified at a Senate hearing…

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented its 2017 Freedom Award to playwright and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda for his work on the musical “Hamilton.” Mr. Miranda spoke at the ceremony in the…

The Senate voted to formally begin debate on the fiscal year 2021 Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense programs and policy bill.

The Senate Health Committee held a hearing to discuss lessons learned from the coronavirus response and future pandemic preparedness efforts. The committee focused on how federal programs…

The Senate confirmed Judge Justin Walker’s nomination to be on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Debate continued on police reform legislation.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a virtual hearing about safely re-opening elementary and secondary schools during the coronavirus pandemic. State and local…

The Senate unanimously confirmed General Charles Brown to the next Air Force chief of staff. Lawmakers also continued work on a bill to annually fund national parks and public land…

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on colleges and universities. Several college and university…

The Senate confirmed Michael Pack’s nomination for chief executive officer of U.S. Agency for Global Media, formerly known as the Broadcasting Board of Governors, which oversees Voice of…

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a confirmation hearing for President Trump’s deputy energy secretary nominee, Mark Menezes. The hearing focused on various energy related issues,…

In an 80-16 vote, the Senate voted to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through December 1, 2023. Lawmakers approved an amendment dealing with FISA courts,…