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

The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing about senior citizens' access to healthy and affordable foods. One of the witnesses was a senior who shared her experiences of how access…

The Senate rejected a resolution to repeal rules set by the Department of Education for charter schools, and members also confirmed Francisco Mora’s nomination be an Organization of American…

Senator Ed Markey (D-MA),held a news conference on his Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, intended to ensure that airport workers receive fair pay and benefits. Other speakers included several…

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) joined the Newtown Action Alliance to call on the Senate to pass the assault weapons ban before Congress wraps up for…

President Biden gave remarks at the 10th annual National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He was joined by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senators Ch…

Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined members of the March Fourth Coalition to call on the Senate to pass an assault weapons ban in the lame duck session of the 11…

Experts from NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. Geological Survey, and others testified at a Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Space and Science hearing on sat…

The CEOs of Kroger and Albertsons defended a potential merger between the two grocery store chains at a hearing held by the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, an…

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) spoke to reporters about bicameral legislation to stop U.S. arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) held a news conference on legislation that would stop military and economic assistance to any nation that recognizes Russia’s ann…

Eli Rosenbaum, director of human rights enforcement and strategy at the Justice Department, called on Congress to address gaps in federal laws that aim to hold international war crime perpet…

The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing on scams perpetrated against seniors. Topics included popular scams, identifying warning signs, the impact on mental health, and ways to prevent fut…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other lawmakers held a news conference on the federal response to Hurricane Fiona, which left devastating damage in Puerto Rico. The lawmakers…

Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) held a news conference on legislation that would designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.

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…

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a former Twitter security executive, testified on his concerns with the company’s privacy and security policies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. His testimony cam…

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a former Twitter security executive, testified on privacy and security issues relating to the social media company before the Senate Judiciary Committee. His testimony …

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, a former Twitter security executive, testified on his concerns with the company’s privacy and security policies before the Senate Judiciary Committee. His testimony cam…

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 …