Transportation Secretary Confirmation Hearing
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…
16,994 viewsThe 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…
16,994 viewsBusiness 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…
5,526 viewsThe 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…
41,884 viewsThe 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…
4,113 viewsAvril 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…
5,485 viewsThe 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…
4,508 viewsThe 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…
2,736 viewsNavy and Marine Corps leaders testified before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee concerning the readiness levels of their respective military branches. They discussed military…
671 viewsThe 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…
335 viewsA 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…
137 viewsThe 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…
292 viewsFederal officials testified on the opioid epidemic before the Senate Homeland Security Permanent Investigations Subcommittee. The hearing focused on efforts to reduce international mail…
248 viewsThe 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…
530 viewsThe 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…
95 viewsThe 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…
241 viewsThe 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…
21,222 viewsA 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…
2,003 viewsThe 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…
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