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Former Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) and former Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) took part in in a Center for American Progress discussion on polarization and finding ways to stifle political violence.

“I have come to Alabama with a heart filled with gratitude, for unlike those four little girls, I have lived, and have been entrusted with the solemn responsibility of serving our great nati…

Representative Anthony Brown (D-MD) and former Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) talked about white supremacy in law enforcement and the military. They also discussed what Congress can do to address…

The Center for American Progress Action Fund held a discussion with Attorneys General Hector Balderas (D-NM) and Josh Kaul (D-WI) on the redistricting process, the impact of partisan gerryma…

Descendants of the Clotilda, the last ship to bring slaves to North America, participated in a reunion called the “Spirit of Our Ancestors” festival in Africatown, near Mobile, Alabama. Amer…

Navy and Marine Corps leaders testified before a Senate Armed Services subcommittee concerning the readiness levels of their respective military branches. They discussed military operations,…

The Senate confirmed three nominees to the Federal Election Commission (FEC) Allen Dickerson (R), Shana Broussard (D), and Sean Cooksey (R). Lawmakers also debated resolutions to ban arms sa…

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on the response of their respective agencies to the coronavirus pandemic. The two witnesses called on Congr…

The Senate advanced Stephen Schwartz’s nomination to be a judge on the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a 15-year term.

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing on simplifying the student aid application known as Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Senators and …

Incumbent Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) gave a concession speech on election night in Birmingham, Alabama, after losing to Republican challenger Tommy Tuberville.

A Senate Armed Services subcommittee held a hearing to examine the Defense Department’s supply chain readiness and integrity. Defense Undersecretary for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lor…

The Senate worked on Michael Jay Newman’s nomination to be a U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Ohio. Republicans blocked a Democratic motion to begin work on a bill that…

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee about the coronavirus' impact on the economy. They discussed issues re…

White House Coronavirus Task Force members updated the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Institute of …

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing to examine the issue of college athlete compensation. Witnesses included University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor …

The Senate confirmed two U.S. district judge nominations for Central California: Stanley Blumenfeld and John Holcomb. Lawmakers also advanced Todd Robinson’s nomination for U.S. district jud…

The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine the coronavirus pandemic and racial health disparities. The committee and witnesses discussed how COVID-19 disproportionately impacts min…

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins and Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams testified on vaccines before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.…

Several Democratic senators spoke on the the chamber floor about a recent Atlantic story alleging that President Trump called dead American service members “suckers” and “losers.” Senator Ke…