Hearing on the Future of Earth Observation
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…
353 viewsExperts 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…
353 viewsThe 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 to…
372 viewsSenate Judiciary Committee members questioned and criticized Joe Berchtold, president of Ticketmaster’s parent company Live Nation Entertainment, for his company’s failed rollout of a Taylor Swift concert tour. Mr. Berchhold…
7,147 viewsMajority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democrats called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate gun manufacturer WEE1 Tactical for targeting its marketing of their JR-15 rifle to…
324 viewsSenators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) held a news conference to discuss their recent visit to Ukraine to assess the war effort and how the…
1,010 viewsSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) and party colleagues spoke to reporters about protecting abortion rights in the wake of the 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that was…
241 viewsVice President Kamala Harris held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected and re-elected senators. The event happens at the start of each Congress in the Old Senate Chamber.…
4,355 viewsThe 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…
722 viewsThe Senate confirmed Lynne Tracy to be U.S. ambassador to Russia. Lawmakers also debated the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,738 viewsThe 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,…
3,593 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle937 viewsSenator 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…
115 viewsPresident 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…
959 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the legal impact, financial cost, and human toll of U.S. drone strikes conducted over the past two decades. Topics included the 2001…
759 viewsOfficials with Mastercard and Visa, Giant Eagle’s CEO, and consumer advocates testified at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on credit and debit card transaction fees. These fees, also…
1,672 viewsSenator 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.
351 viewsEli 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 perpetrators…
1,763 viewsSenators 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…
1,492 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss a Justice Department task force addressing threats against election officials. Witnesses included officials from the Justice Department, the…
3,988 viewsLaw enforcement leaders testified on the increasing violence against police officers nationwide. The Senate Judiciary Committee convened the hearing to hear directly from police as senators consider…
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