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The Senate confirmed Jose Javier Rodriguez to be the assistant labor secretary for Employment and Training. Lawmakers also approved a bipartisan measure to repeal a U.S. Department of Agricu…

“We are aware of the many important lifesaving drugs that your companies have produced ... but I think as all of you know, those drugs mean nothing to anybody who cannot afford it,” said Sen…

The Senate approved (77-13) the House-passed continuing resolution to extend government funding in two stages, until March 8 and 22, to avert a looming partial government shutdown at midnigh…

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters following their weekly party lunch meeting. Topics included the funding deal reached between House…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court judicial nominations: Micah Smith, District of Hawaii; and Jamel Semper, District of New Jersey. Members also advanced other nominees, including …

Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, nominee to be director of the National Institutes of Health, testified at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health Committee. She answered senators' question…

Following leader remarks, the Senate proceeded to executive session and resumed consideration of Michael Whitaker’s nomination for administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for th…

Child care policy advocates and early childhood educators testified on child care access and affordability in the U.S. before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Sev…

Labor secretary nominee Julie Su testified at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. Republicans questioned her qualifications, citing h…

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who stepped down days before this hearing, testified on his coffee chain’s treatment of union organizing efforts. Senate Labor Committee Bernie Sanders (…

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel testified on the increase in price for the company’s COVID-19 vaccine before the Senate Health Committee. Topics included the partnership between Moderna and the …

Current and former Starbucks employees testified before the Senate Labor Committee on alleged pushback and retaliation they have received for their union organizing efforts. Their testimonie…

The Senate approved the House-passed resolution to repeal a Labor Department rule allowing retirement plan managers to consider environmental, social, and corporate governance factors (ESG) …

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) and party colleagues spoke to reporters about protecting abortion rights in the wake of the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that was str…

Women’s health care advocates testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Among the to…

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, and other top publi…

The Senate continued work on judicial nominations, including confirming Lara Montecalvo’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and voting to limit debate on Sarah Me…

CCD Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told a Senate committee that the Delta variant is responsible for 83% of all new COVID-19 cases. Dr. Anthony Fauci also testified about the National Instit…

Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Patty Murray (D-WA) held a news conference to discuss the Expanding Access to Family Planning Act, in response to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Health and Hu…