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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra defended President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the agency before the Senate Finance Committee. Topics included protecting M…

IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel testified on the agency’s priorities and President Biden’s 2024 budget request before the Senate Finance Committee. Senators asked how the IRS has improved its…

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and several other Republican senators held a news conference to express their support for House Republicans on negotiations over the debt limit.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reassured lawmakers the U.S. banking system remains sound as she testified before congress for the first time following two recent bank failures. The secretar…

The Senate continued debate on legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.

U.S. and European Union energy department officials testified on the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on global energy security. The hearing took place before the Senate Energy and Nat…

The Senate continued work on President Biden’s executive and judicial nominations. Several senators came to the floor to make speeches.

The Senate confirmed Lynne Tracy to be U.S. ambassador to Russia. Lawmakers also debated the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill.

The Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democratic bill on tax policy, health care, and climate change. The vote was 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding to break …

The Senate confirmed Elizabeth Heinzelman’s nomination to be general counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency. Members also voted to limit debate on the nomination of Julianna Childs to be…

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged the U.S. is dealing with what she labeled “unacceptable levels of inflation” and expects it to remain high for 2022. Additionally, she pledged it…

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said domestic oil production has increased in the United States over the last year as she addressed concerns over energy production and prices. Her statement c…

Canadian officials, including the Canadian minister of natural resources, and Alberta, Canada Premier Jason Kenney, testified at a Senate Energy Committee hearing on the importance of streng…

Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the department’s fiscal year 2023 budget request. Secretary Becerra said the Biden admin…

The Senate worked on instructions for negotiations between the House and Senate on a science and technology research bill. Both chambers have already passed separate versions of the legislat…

IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on agency operations and its fiscal year 2023 budget request. The commissioner spoke about his expectation tha…

A top Shell USA, Inc. executive and energy experts testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The hearing focused on rising gas prices, domestic oil production, and …

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy testified at a Senate Finance Committee hearing focused on the mental health of children and teenagers. Topics included the accessibility of treatment, …

The Senate approved a joint resolution to end former President Trump’s declaration of a COVID-19 national emergency. Members also continued work on legislation to overhaul U.S. Postal Servic…