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The Senate continued work on House-passed legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for two years. Section 702 allows the U.S. to monitor for…

The Senate confirmed Ann Marie McIff Allen’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for Utah. Members also approved a joint resolution of disapproval to block a Federal Highway Adminis…

The Senate confirmed Jose Javier Rodriguez to be the assistant labor secretary for Employment and Training. Lawmakers also approved a bipartisan measure to repeal a U.S. Department of Agricu…

The Senate worked on a House-passed government funding measure. This bill would extend funding for part of the government beyond the March 8 deadline until the end of the fiscal year on Sept…

The Senate advanced Ronald Keohane’s nomination to be an assistant defense secretary for Manpower and Reserve Affairs.

During the early morning hours, the Senate passed (70-29) legislation providing $95.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine. In the final hours of debate, a group of Republic…

The Senate confirmed two Amtrak Board of Directors nominations: Anthony Coscia and Joel Szabat, both for five year terms.

NCAA President Charlie Baker, Big Ten Commissioner Tony Pettiti, four-time national team gymnast Trinity Thomas, and others testifIed on compensation for college athletes for their name, ima…

The Senate confirmed Dr. Monica Bertagnolli’s nomination for director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Members also confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations: Kenly Kiya Kato,…

The Senate unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming U.S. support for Israel and condemning the Hamas terror attack.

The Senate reconvened after recessing to attend a classified briefing with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the director of National Intelligence, and the J…

The Senate confirmed two nominations: Julia Kathleen Munley, U.S. district judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania; and Karla Gilbride, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission general …

The Senate voted to begin debate on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through November 17, 2023. Members also failed to override President Biden’…

The Senate approved a procedural vote to begin work on a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown on September 30 at midnight.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Rita Lin to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of California. Lawmakers also continued work on the fiscal year 2024 spending pack…

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a bill along party lines that aims to establish a code of ethics for the Supreme Court. Throughout the markup, Republican members voiced their opposit…

The Senate continued work on the fiscal year 2024 spending package for the Departments of Agriculture, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development.

Law professors testified on Supreme Court ethics before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts. This hearing followed a ProPublica investigative report revealing Justice Clarenc…

Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden testified at an oversight hearing held by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. She discussed how the Library of Congress (LOC) is creating an all…

In a 86-11 vote, the Senate passed its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House earlier in the month passed its own version.