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Navy and Marine Corps senior officials testified on the readiness of the two military branches at a Senate Armed Services joint subcommittee hearing. Witnesses included Navy Secretary Richar…

In this portion of Politico’s annual Women Rule Summit, Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) talked about the challenges of running for public office as a woman and advice fo…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for President Trump’s nominees to be the next commanders of U.S. Central Command commander and the U.S. Special Operations. Me…

Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined former Obama administration defense official Kathleen Hicks for a discussion on the U.S. role in the Middle East, focusing on Iran…

The co-chairs of the National Defense Strategy Commission, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The two witnesses discussed the findings and recommendations of their commiss…

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke to reporters after his conference’s leadership election following the 2018 midterm election. He was joined by the other Senate Republican …

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson testified at a hearing about Air Force readiness. Joining Secretary Wilson were Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein, and John Pendleton of th…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nominations of Army General Robert Abrams to be commander of the U.N. Command, the Combined Forces Command and the U.S.…

The Senate convened for a legislative session.

Officials from the Agriculture Department and the U.S. Trade Representative Office testified at a hearing on the impact of U.S. trade policy on American agriculture. Senators asked for updat…

The Senate voted to advance the nomination of Elad Roisman to serve on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler testified on his agency’s priorities, his first congressional appearance since taking over following Scott Pruitt’s resignation on July 6, 2018. Mr. W…

The Senate continued debate on H.R.6147, a package of four spending bills for fiscal year 2019: (1) Interior and Environment, (2) Financial Services, (3) Transportation, Housing and Urban De…

A confirmation vote on Ryan Bounds’s judicial nomination to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals was canceled after the Trump administration withdrew the nomination. Senators also spoke about …

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee held a hearing to consider legislation that would amend the Endangered Species Act and reauthorize the law for the first time since 1992. Th…

A Senate Finance subcommittee examined the issue of paid family leave that allows workers time off for maternity or paternity leave, or to care for a sick family member. Members heard from p…

The Senate passed its version of a farm bill that sets farm, conservation, crop insurance, nutrition, and rural development policies through 2023. It would also legalize commercial hemp prod…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Army Lieutenant General Austin Miller to be promoted to the rank of general and become commander of U.S. and NATO military…

The Senate continued consideration of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes defense programs and policies for the upcoming fiscal year.

The Senate continued consideration of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes defense programs and policies for the upcoming fiscal year.