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The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing to assess the global security challenges and the corresponding U.S. national security strategy. Witnesses included retired Army Lieutenant…

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 15-7 to send Judge Merrick Garland’s attorney general nomination to the full Senate. Republicans Tom Cotton (AR), John Kennedy (LA), Mike Lee (UT), Marsha Blackburn…

FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the department’s preparations for and response to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mr. Wray in his opening remarks said he was…

President Biden’s nominees to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) appeared before the Senate Banking Committee for a…

Senior Defense Department officials, including “Operation Warp Speed” Chief Operating Officer General Gustave Perna, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the department’s…

The Senate confirmed Miguel Cardona as secretary of education, and Sonceria Ann Berry was sworn in as secretary of the Senate, making her the first African American to serve in the position.…

Miguel Cardona, Biden administration education secretary nominee, testified before the Senate Education Committee on his confirmation hearing. Mr. Cardona answered questions on a variety of…

The Senate Judiciary Committee convened a hearing to receive testimony from witnesses in support of Judge Merrick Garland’s nomination to be the next U.S. attorney general. Witnesses who…

Judge Merrick Garland, President Biden’s attorney general nominee, appeared for his confirmation before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Judge Garland said that if confirmed he would be an…

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke to reporters about testimony from Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland.

Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee reacted to the testimony of Attorney General nominee Merrick Garland.

Senatpr Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke briefly with reporters during a short break on the fourth day of the impeachment trial of former President Trump. He said the defense was “trying to draw a false and…

After the Senate adjourned the third day of the impeachment trial of former President Trump, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) spoke briefly with reporters. When asked whether the House managers made…

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for Denis McDonough to serve as veterans affairs secretary. He answered questions on several topics, including…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for defense deputy secretary nominee Kathleen Hicks. Senators questioned Ms. Hicks on several topics, including modernizing…

After staying in all day, night, and into the next morning, the Senate approved the fiscal year 2021 budget resolution. The vote count was 51-50 with Vice President Harris casting the…

The Senate continued debate on the fiscal year 2021 budget resolution in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The $1.9 trillion plan includes another round of direct checks to Americans,…

The Senate Commerce Committee held a confirmation hearing for Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo’s (D) nomination for secretary of commerce. Governor Raimondo answered questions on a wide…

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for Pete Buttigieg to serve as transportation secretary. He was asked about infrastructure investments, the…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for General Lloyd Austin (Ret.) to serve as secretary of defense. Following witness statements by former Defense Secretary Leon…