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The Senate approved a bipartisan package of more than 70 bills to combat opioid addiction in the U.S. Members also passed a bill that would allow pharmacists to disclose drug cost payment…

Former Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) was sworn in to replace the late Senator John McCain, who died on August 25. Senators confirmed Elad Roisman to serve on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Minority…

The Senate Intelligence Committee held a hearing on the use of social media misinformation campaigns by foreign actors. Members asked witnesses particularly about what they had observed and…

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Senators focused on Russian interference in U.S. elections…

The Senate passed H.R. 6157, a two-bill $857 billion fiscal year 2019 spending package containing the two largest annual spending bills that fund the Defense Department as well as the…

Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke briefly to reporters after a closed-door election security briefing from intelligence officials for all senators. He also talked about the Supreme Court…

Energy industry leaders and policy experts testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on factors affecting global oil prices. Witnesses discussed changes in the U.S. oil…

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified on the Trump administration’s trade policy and his office’s fiscal year 2019 budget. Committee members asked questions on issues that…

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…

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…

Robert Wilkie, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Veterans Affairs Department, testified before the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee. He answered questions on several issues facing the…

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing with the chair and commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). A wide range of energy issues were…

The Senate Intelligence Committee held a hearing on the policy response to Russian interference in the 2016 elections. Witnesses included two officials who served under the Obama…

The chairs of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) testified at a hearing on their agencies' respective fiscal year 2019 budget requests. Some of the…

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

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee about President Trump’s fiscal year 2019 budget request for her department. She answered questions on…

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and acting IRS Commissioner David Kautter testified on the proposed fiscal year 2019 budget for the department. Secretary Mnuchin testified first on the agency’s…

Senators gave floor speeches on such topics as climate change, veterans' health care, and tax reform.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testified on his department’s fiscal year 2019 budget reques. He also talked about efforts to address the opioid epidemic and the high cost of…

Senators gave speeches on various subjects.