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Pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart’s statue joined one of former President Dwight Eisenhower in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall Collection to represent Kansas. House Speaker Nancy…

The Senate confirmed Maria del R. Antongiorgi-Jordan’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Puerto Rico. In a 62-36 vote, members also approved a resolution to end the COVID-19…

The Senate continued debate on a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown.

Executive branch officials testified at a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on the continued rise of overdose deaths linked to fentanyl. Senators' questions…

CCD Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told a Senate committee that the Delta variant is responsible for 83% of all new COVID-19 cases. Dr. Anthony Fauci also testified about the National Institutes of…

The Senate confirmed Constance Milstein to be U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Malta. Lawmakers also approved a House-passed water resources development bill.

The Senate continued work on legislation providing $54 billion in grants for U.S. semiconductor computer chip manufacturing to better compete with China. Member also worked on several judicial…

The Senate continued work on a House-passed bill to expand access for VA health care and disability benefits to veterans exposed to toxic substances.

The Senate voted to begin debate on a bill to increase science and technology research funding. The legislation is designed to assist the U.S. chipmaking industry better compete with…

Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) held a news conference to discuss a bipartisan congressional delegation trip to Germany and Poland to assess the flow of aid to Ukraine.

Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and a group of Republican senators held a news conference to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky address to Congress on the Russian invasion of his country. Senator Portman said…

The Senate passed the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package, which funds the government through September 30, 2022. The bill includes $13.6 billion in aid for Ukraine. Members also confirmed…

The Senate opened with the annual reading of George Washington’s farewell address, read by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT). Lawmakers voted against advancing legislation to prohibit states from…

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and fellow Republicans held a news conference to discuss the increase in crime rates across the country.

The Senate confirmed seven nominations: Scott A. Nathan, chief executive officer of the United States International Development Finance Corporation; Douglas R. Bush, assistant secretary of…

By a 49-51 margin, the Senate blocked the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021 from advancing to a final passage vote. Sixty votes were needed. No Republicans voted for the legislation, and all…

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Food and Drug Administration Acting Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock, and Health and Human Services Department Preparedness and Response…

A memorial service was held for former Senator Bob Dole (R-KS), the 1996 Republican presidential nominee, in his hometown of Russell, Kansas. Senator Dole died on December 5, 2021, at the…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Rachel Rollins for U.S. attorney in Massachusetts, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tie-breaking vote on both her confirmation and the cloture…

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