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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a confirmation hearing for Pete Buttigieg to serve as the next transportation secretary. He was asked about infrastructure…

Business meeting to consider the nomination of Janet Louise Yellen, of California, to be Secretary of the Treasury.

The Senate Homeland Security Committee held a confirmation hearing for Alejandro Mayorkas to be homeland security secretary. During the hearing, Mr. Mayorkas answered a range of questions…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state. Mr. Blinken was questioned about a range of foreign policy issues that…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for General Lloyd Austin (Ret.) to serve as secretary of defense. Following witness statements by former Defense Secretary Leon…

Avril Haines, the Biden administration’s nominee to be director of national intelligence, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Ms. Haines, who previously served as…

The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary. Dr. Yellen, who served as the former Federal Reserve chair during the Obama and…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on civilian control of the military and a statute that requires retired service members to be out of uniform for at least seven years…

Navy and Marine Corps leaders testified before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee concerning the readiness levels of their respective military branches. They discussed military…

The Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on the U.S. Coast Guard safeguarding national interests in the Arctic. U.S. Coast Guard Vice Commandant Admiral Charles Ray discussed what is…

A Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs subcommittee held a hearing on U.S.-China economic policy. Representative Will Hurd (R-TX), a former CIA clandestine officer, was among the witnesses who answered questions…

The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy held a virtual hearing to examine retirement security and how Americans can save more. The committee heard…

Federal officials testified on the opioid epidemic before the Senate Homeland Security Permanent Investigations Subcommittee. The hearing focused on efforts to reduce international mail…

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on improving cybersecurity for the energy sector. Senators and witnesses stressed the importance of safeguarding the…

The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care held a hearing on testing, treatment, and the financial impacts of Alzheimer’s disease. Experts in the field joined the senators to give their…

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration held a hearing on U.S. policy toward refugees from Hong Kong. The committee first heard from Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco…

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on election security and administration issues. Witnesses included former Solicitor General Ken Starr, U.S. Election…

A Senate Commerce subcommittee held a hybrid hearing on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the live event entertainment industry. Witnesses represented the wide range of industries…

Hearings to examine pending nominations.

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing to discuss aspects of legislation aimed at addressing the theft of copyrighted materials online. Subcommittee Chair…