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Federal Communications Commission Chair Ajit Pai (R) and Commissioners Mignon Clyburn (D) and Michael O’Rielly (R) testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Topics included open int…

Kevin Hassett appeared before the Joint Economic Committee to give the Trump administration’s perspective on the need for tax reform to boost job creation and economic growth. He explained s…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for Allison Eid to serve on the U. S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed, Ms. Eid would fill the seat vacated by Supreme …

Judge Neil Gorsuch testified for a second day as the Senate Judiciary Committee considered his nomination to the Supreme Court. He answered questions on his record as a federal judge and his…

The Senate Judiciary Committee entered its third day of testimony on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to be an associate justice on the Supreme Court. Questions from Democrats centered o…

Vice President Biden 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. The officia…

Wildfire experts and government officials testified at a hearing on how wildfires can be reduced through the use of technology. Topics included budget cuts, climate change, better community …

Wilbur Ross testified before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on his nomination to serve as secretary of commerce in the Trump administration. He was introduced by S…

The Senate began consideration of the fiscal year 2018 budget resolution.

The Senate Judiciary Committee, in a party-line vote, 11-9, approved the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to be the next Supreme Court justice. The Senate was scheduled to debate and vote on…

The Senate considered a treaty to allow Montenegro to join the NATO alliance.

The confirmation hearing of Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch continued before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Members of the American Bar Association, former law clerks and members f…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Section 702 permits intelligence agencies to access c…

The Senate continued work on the the Defense Authorization bill.

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen testified before the Joint Economic Committee on the country’s economic outlook. She told committee members the economic recovery was “broad based” both do…

The Senate approved H.J.Res. 42, a disapproval resolution that would repeal an Obama administration Labor Department rule limiting drug testing of unemployment insurance applicants.

Law experts and professors testified at a hearing on the role of special counsels and separation of powers. Many of the questions from committee members centered around Robert Mueller, the s…

The Senate confirmed James Ho to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Steven Bradbury to be Transportation Department general counsel. Lawmakers also voted on favor of limiting debate on Dave Zatezalo’s nomination for ass…

The Senate resumed consideration of S. 722, the Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act. The bill would sanction people and entities involved in Iran’s ballistic missile program, and …