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The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations: Julie Sneed, District of Middle Florida; and Melissa Damian, District of Southern Florida. Members also advanced Marjorie Rollinson’…

Democratic members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation held a news conference with gun violence survivors and families of victims to mark the 11th anniversary of the mass shooting at S…

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Nathalie Rayes to be U.S. ambassador to Croatia. Republicans blocked consideration of legislation providing emergency aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwa…

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 continued work on its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House passed its own version the previous week. Members also confirmed David Uhlmann …

The Senate approved a U.S.-Chile income tax treaty, the first bilateral income tax treaty between the two countries. Members also failed, 49-50, to repeal an ATF rule on pistol braces. Membe…

Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), and others held a news conference on gun violence legislation.

Majority 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 thei…

The 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 American…

President 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 Ch…

The Senate continued work on judicial nominations, including confirming Lara Montecalvo’s nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and voting to limit debate on Sarah Me…

The Senate passed a bill providing grants to the U.S. computer chip industry to better compete with China. Later in the day, lawmakers blocked a bill increasing benefits for toxin-exposed ve…

Steven Dettelbach, President Biden’s nominee to serve as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), said his “thoughts are very much with the community in Te…

Former Buffalo Fire Commissioner Garnell Whitfield, whose mother was killed in the mass shooting at Tops Market in Buffalo, said if there is nothing lawmakers are willing to do to end domest…

In a 65-33 vote, the Senate approved a bipartisan bill intended to reduce gun violence. The legislation expands background checks for gun buyers 21 or younger, provides grants to states for …

Gun safety advocates and congressional lawmakers, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA); Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA) Lucy McBath (D-GA), and Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX); and Sen…

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and others made remarks at a memorial in Washington, D.C., for the victims of gun…

Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) spoke at a Students Demand Action rally to call for changes to gun laws after several dea…

Democratic lawmakers held a news conference on crafting bipartisan legislation to address gun violence in the wake of mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. They spoke about …