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Senate Republican leaders spoke with reporters following their weekly party luncheon, which was attended by Vice President-elect Mike Pence. Topics included the remaining legislative items…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the legislative agenda for the remainder of the lame-duck session. They also discussed the vacancy on the Supreme Court and the nomination…

The Senate debated a bill to expand rural health care, the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes (ECHO) Act (S. 2873)

The Republican National Committee held a press conference on the election results and their agenda. NRSC Chair Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) and NRCC Chair Representative Greg Walden (R-OR)…

The Senate convened for a pro forma session.

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Joseph Dunford testified at a hearing on military budget needs, particularly as it related to readiness across the…

Senate Republican party leaders briefed reporters on the current legislative agenda. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) mentioned negotiations to continue funding the government beyond…

Air Force General John Hyten appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing for a confirmation of his nomination to be commander of U.S. Strategic Command. General Hyten…

Federal Communications Commission commissioners testified at a hearing on oversight of the organization and telecommunications issues. Among the issues discussed were an upcoming FCC vote…

Leaders of the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force testified at a hearing on budgetary concerns for the Pentagon and member branches of the U.S. military. Topics included the possible impact…

Senate Republican leaders spoke to reporters at about their legislative agenda following the weekly caucus luncheons. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Republicans had a very good…

The theme of the first day of the 2016 Republican National Convention was “Make America Safe Again.” During the opening afternoon session, chaos erupted when a group of delegates opposed to Donald…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

State and federal officials testified at a hearing on the progress made on the deployment of the First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, a public safety broadband network created…

General David Goldfein testified at a hearing on his nomination to be Air Force chief of the staff. As vice chief of staff for the Air Force, General Goldfein was also seeking reappointment…

The Senate voted 68-23 to advance to debate on S. 2943, the National Defense Authorization Act. 

Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx testified at a hearing on the implementation of the $305 billion Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which President Obama signed into…

The Senate resumed consideration of S. 2943, a defense authorization bill. Members also confirmed President Obama’s nominee to be the U.S. representative to the International Atomic…

The Senate approved a measure seeking to end federal inspection of catfish by the Department of Agriculture. Senators also voted 98-0 to advance the fiscal year 2017 defense programs and policy bill.…