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Witnesses testified at a Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee hearing on ways to improve capital access for small business owners in underserved communities. Topics included …

The Senate voted to begin debate on a House-passed marriage equality legislation protecting same-sex and interracial marriage under federal law. The bill would require states to recognize th…

Colette Peters, director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, testified on oversight of the agency before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senators questioned her on reports of sexual abuse comm…

The Senate deadlocked 49-49 on moving forward with a campaign finance disclosure bill that would have required groups to disclose donors that give $10,000 during an election cycle. Members a…

Assistant Senate Majority Leader Patty Murray (D-WA) said, “if there is any doubt about Republicans' true intentions about their extreme abortion plans … their plan is plain as day. Republic…

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…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Democratic leaders spoke to reporters in the Capitol following their weekly caucus luncheon.

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…

Lieutenant General Chance Saltzman, President Biden’s nominee to lead the U.S. Space Force, said he is concerned with Russia and China’s interests, commitment, and funding to increase their …

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…

FBI Director Christopher Wray focused on the rise in violent crime during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing, stressing to lawmakers the issue is a “real problem” nationwide and …

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss a Justice Department task force addressing threats against election officials. Witnesses included officials from the Justice Departme…

Small Business Administration (SBA) Associate Administrator Patrick Kelley testified at a Senate Small Business Committee hearing on why the agency stopped processing COVID-19 Economic Injur…

The Senate confirmed Constance Milstein to be U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Malta. Lawmakers also approved a House-passed water resources development bill.

The Senate passed a bill providing grants to the U.S. computer chip industry to better compete with China. Later in the day, lawmakers blocked a bill increasing benefits for toxin-exposed ve…

During testimony at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on civilian access to military-style assault weapons, Highland Park, Illinois, Mayor Nancy Rotering called on Congress to immediately…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the legal concerns following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jacson Women’s Health Organization. The outcome of that case brought th…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) unveiled a portrait of the late Representative Patsy Mink (D-HI), the first Hawaiian woman elected to Congress,

In a 65-33 vote, the Senate approved a bipartisan bill intended to reduce gun violence. The legislation expands background checks for gun buyers 21 or younger, provides grants to states for …