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Defense policy experts and former government officials joined the Atlantic Council for discussions on the United States' nuclear strategic posture and the challenges posed by China and Russi…

Former Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) spoke about his concerns regarding the need to modernize U.S. nuclear weapons amid growing threats from China and Russia. Also participating in the Heritage Fou…

Senator John Kyl (R-AZ) joined Raytheon CEO Thomas Kennedy and General Hawk Carlisle to discuss whether the U.S. was capable of intercepting a missile attack. The missile defense panel at th…

The Senate by voice vote passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government through February 8, 2019. Members also voted in favor of limiting debate on Joseph Maguire’s nomination to b…

The Senate continued work on a criminal justice reform bill, the First Step (Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person) Act. The bill reduces mandat…

In an 87-12 vote, the Senate passed a criminal justice reform bill, the First Step (Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person) Act. The bill reduces…

The Senate voted 56-41 to approve a resolution ending U.S. military aid in the war in Yemen. Senators also approved by voice vote a resolution condemning the killing of Washington Post contr…

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for President Trump’s nominees to be the next commanders of U.S. Central Command commander and the U.S. Special Operations. Me…

The co-chairs of the National Defense Strategy Commission, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The two witnesses discussed the findings and recommendations of their commiss…

Several senators paid tribute to Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), who was retiring after serving seven terms. Senator Hatch then spoke about his tenure.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, FBI Director Christopher Wray and the acting director of the National Counterterrorism Center testified on national security threats before the …

The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nominations of Army General Robert Abrams to be commander of the U.N. Command, the Combined Forces Command and the U.S.…

In a vote of 50-48 vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Brett Kavanaugh to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), who voted “no” on cloture and was the only…

The Senate continued debate and discussion of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court.

Governor Doug Ducey (R-AZ) named former Senator Jon Kyl (R) as the replacement for the late Senator John McCain, who died on August 25. The governor told reporters that Mr. Kyl was the “best…

Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) was ceremonially sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence in the Old Senate Chamber. Senator Kyl previously served as an Arizona U.S. senator from 1995 until his retireme…

A private ceremony for the late Senator John McCain (R-AZ) took place inside the Arizona State Capitol Rotunda. Former Arizona Senator Jon Kyl (R) and retiring Senator Jeff Flake (R) spoke a…

Mr. Kavanaugh testified at a hearing on his nomination as a judge on U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Among the issues he addressed were his qualifications and ser…

Admiral Jonathan Greenert talked about the state of the U.S. Navy. He focused on the impact of sequestration budget cuts and what the Navy might look like in 2023 based in on the findings fr…

The Senate convened for a legislative session. The Senate considered H.R.1, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for the relief of victims of Hurricane Sandy.