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The Senate approved a $1.4 trillion spending bill to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2021. The measure included $900 billion in coronavirus pandemic economic relief aid.

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court judicial nominations: Katherine Crytzer for Eastern Tennessee and Joseph Dawson for South Carolina. Lawmakers also advanced the nomination of…

The Senate confirmed Thomas L. Kirsch to be a judge on the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Lawmakers also advanced Katherine Crytzer’s nomination to be a judge on the U.S. District…

A Senate Commerce subcommittee held a hybrid hearing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the live event entertainment industry. Witnesses represented the wide range of industries…

The Senate worked on the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing on the Veterans Affairs Department’s response to the needs of veterans during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Richard Stone, Veterans Health…

The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on the U.S. Coast Guard safeguarding national interests in the Arctic. U.S. Coast Guard Vice Commandant Admiral Charles Ray discussed what is…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Nathan Simington to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, and Stephen Schwartz to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a…

Navy and Marine Corps leaders testified before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee concerning the readiness levels of their respective military branches. They discussed military…

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey testified on social media content moderation before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation…

Candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate election, incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Al Gross (I), participated in a televised debate. The debate was hosted by Alaska Public Media and…

The Senate convened and continued the previous legislative day, as members the previous evening recessed rather than adjourned. Senators continued work on the nomination of Michael Newman…

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the VA MISSION Act and review its implementation since becoming law in June 2018. The committee was particularly interested…

A Senate Armed Services subcommittee held a hearing to examine the Defense Department’s supply chain readiness and integrity. Defense Undersecretary for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord…

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testified before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on future NASA missions and changes the agency had made during the coronavirus…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. district judge nominations for Northern Illinois: Iain Johnson and Franklin Valderrama.

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing on mental health care and suicide prevention for veterans. The hearing was an opportunity for representatives from leading veterans…

The Senate approved John Cronan’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of New York. Off the floor, negotiations continued on another coronavirus pandemic…

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China and U.S. economic policy. Testifying before Congress were experts in U.S.-China policy. Several…

The Senate confirmed Derek Kan’s nomination for deputy director of the White House budget office. Members also approved a motion to proceed to legislation that would be used to extend…