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The Senate voted to begin debate on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through November 17, 2023. Members also failed to override President…

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, held a hearing on allegations of Russia evading sanctions through money laundering in Swiss banks. One of the witnesses…

In a 86-11 vote, the Senate passed its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House earlier in the month passed its own version.

The Senate continued work on its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. Armed Services Committee Jack Reed (D-RI) and other Democrats came to the floor to condemn Senator…

Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier testified on worldwide threats before the Senate Armed Services Committee.…

The Senate continued work on its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House passed its own version the previous week.

Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr., nominee to be Joint Chiefs of Staff chair, highlighted his military career and said he “is mindful of the security challenges” facing the nation, as he…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations, Orelia Merchant (Eastern New York) and Wesley Hsu (Central California), and voted in favor of limiting debate on LaShonda Hunt’s…

Defense Undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness Gil Cisneros, along with other Pentagon officials, testified on civilian and military personnel programs as they pertain to the fiscal…

The Senate approved the House-passed debt limit and federal spending bill by a 63-36 vote, after defeating the offered 10 amendments. Members also approved a House-passed resolution…

The Senate considered a House-passed measure to repeal a Washington, D.C., policing reform law.

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman testified on programs and spending needs before the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. Several topics…

In a 95-2 vote, the Senate approved legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Amy Solomon to be assistant attorney general for Justice Programs. Members also worked on legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Richard Verma, State Department deputy secretary for Management and Resources; and Laura Taylor-Kale, Defense Department assistant secretary for…

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R), an East Palestine resident, and others testified on rail safety before the Senate Commerce Committee. The hearing followed Norfolk…

The Senate confirmed Eric Garcetti to serve as U.S. ambassador to India. He was first nominated to the post by President Biden in July 2021. Lawmakers also confirmed Ravi Chaudhary to be…

Phil Washington, President Biden’s nominee to be the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee. Several…

The Senate confirmed Jonathan Grey to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Foreign policy professionals, including former National Security Council Russia Director Fiona Hill who served under the Trump administration, testified on the global challenges and security threats posed by…