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The Senate confirmed Dennis Hankins’s nomination for U.S. ambassador to Haiti. Mr. Hankins was nominated by President Biden in May 2023, and the Port-au-Prince-based post had been without a …

Following their weekly caucus lunch meeting, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda for the week and other…

The Senate voted in favor of advancing consideration of legislation providing security aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip. This came aft…

“Congratulations on destroying the United States Senate Judiciary Committee,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) to Committee Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) during a tense meeting. The committee voted o…

Following their weekly caucus lunch meeting, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda for the week. Regardin…

Following their weekly caucus lunch meeting, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about their legislative agenda for the week, as well …

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 convened with a period of morning business, speaking on aid to Israel and Ukraine and U.S.-China relations. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) asked for unanimous consent to approve a …

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and leadership colleagues spoke to reporters following their weekly caucus lunch meeting. Senator Schumer said Democrats were open to a bipartisan…

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 confirmed Jennifer Hall’s nomination to be a U.S. district judge for the District of Delaware, and voted to limit debate on Julia Kathleen Munley’s nomination to be a U.S. distric…

The Senate confirmed two U.S. district judge nominations: Brendan Hurson, District of Maryland; and Susan DeClercq, Eastern District of Michigan.

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.

The Senate continued work on its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House earlier in the month passed its own version.

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Supreme Court ethical standards following press reports that Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch might be in violation of ethics rules.…

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and other Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters following their weekly party lunch meeting. Topics included the National Defense Authorization Act…

Following their weekly caucus luncheon, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and party colleagues spoke with reporters about several issues, including police funding, Acting Labor Sec…

The Senate continued debate on legislation to extend federal programs that provide grants to local fire departments for training, equipment, and staffing.

The Senate continued work on legislation to repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for use of military force (AUMFs) against Iraq. Monday was the 20th anniversary of the 2003 U.S.-led invas…

The Senate confirmed Lynne Tracy to be U.S. ambassador to Russia. Lawmakers also debated the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill.