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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee about oversight of his federal agency. In opening…

The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee held a hearing on affordable housing access and safety. Housing authority officials and policy experts testified on the importance of…

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, and the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency outlined their proposals for housing finance…

U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Michael Gilday appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee as it held a hearing on his confirmation to become an admiral and chief of naval operations. Vice…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten to serve as vice chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Senators and the nominee addressed allegations of…

During testimony before the Senate Banking Committee, Facebook’s David Marcus pledged to work with lawmakers to address concerns over the company’s new proposed digital currency, Libra. Mr.…

Army Secretary Mark Esper, President Trump’s nominee to serve as defense secretary, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on his nomination. Lawmakers asked about U.S. policy…

' Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on U.S. monetary policy and the state of the economy. He told senators the nation’s…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the nomination of General Mark Milley to serve as the 20th chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Milley, who has served as the…

The Senate confirmed Rossie Alston to be a U.S. district court judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. Members also confirmed Ryan Holte and Richart Hertling to each serve 15-year terms…

The Senate Armed Service Committee held a confirmation hearing for General John Raymond to become U.S. Space Command commander and Christopher Scolese to become National Reconnaissance…

The Senate voted to limit debate on Daniel Collins' nomination to be a judge on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Joseph Dunford were among the witnesses at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the creation of a U.S.…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing with the secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force as well as the military branch service chiefs about housing conditions for service…

The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel held a hearing on sexual assault in the military. Witnesses included two women who were assaulted while serving in the military. Each of…

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on the economy and monetary policy before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. He said the U.S. economy is “healthy” and the job market…

The Senate blocked Senator Ben Sasse’s (R-NE) bill requiring medical care for an infant in the case of a failed abortion. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) began the session with the annual reading of…

Special Operations Commander Gen. Raymond Thomas and Cyber Commander Gen. Paul Nakasone testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the priorities of their respective combatant…

The Senate Armed Services subcommittees on Readiness and Management and Personnel held a joint hearing to examine the state of privatized military housing around the country following…

The commanders of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea testified before the Senate Armed Forces Committee on their regions' missions and operations. They discussed U.S. interests…