Apr 22 WATCH: RFK Jr. testifies on Trump's HHS budget request before Senate committees By Ali Swenson, Associated Press A Republican senator juggling three roles — lawmaker, doctor and political candidate seeking reelection — walked a fine line on Wednesday as he questioned Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist who has moved to dramatically roll… Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Kevin Warsh testifies in Senate Banking confirmation hearing for Fed chair By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve said Tuesday that he never promised the White House that he would cut interest rates, even as the president renewed his calls for the central bank to do so. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: OMB Director Vought testifies before Senate panel on Trump's 2027 budget request By Joshua Barajas Russell Vought, a key figure in the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal workforce, will defend the president’s budget request in a congressional hearing again on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Senate Republicans again reject resolution to rein in Trump's Iran war By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The 47-52 vote was the fourth time this year that the Senate has voted to cede its war powers to the president in a conflict that Democrats say is illegal and unjustified. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: U.S. Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz testifies before Senate Foreign Relations Committee By Associated Press Waltz unintentionally became the highest-level U.S. official to testify before Congress since U.S. and Israeli strikes started a war against Iran. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: It's Tax Day. IRS chief testifies on tax filing season By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press IRS CEO Frank Bisignano testified to the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, extolling the IRS' implementation of the Republican tax law. Continue reading
Apr 13 WATCH: Senate returns from recess to consider judicial nominee after Iran talks come up short By Associated Press The Senate convenes at 3 p.m. EDT. Continue reading
Apr 02 Diabetes advocates hold out hope as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs By Ali Swenson, Associated Press A bipartisan group of senators is aiming to relieve high insulin costs with the INSULIN Act, a bill to cap the cost of the lifesaving drug at $35 per month for Americans with private insurance plans. Continue reading
Apr 02 The Senate has passed a major housing reform bill. Here are 3 ways it could have a 'big impact' By Hannah Grabenstein Through a series of smaller efforts such as solidifying disaster recovery programs, funding low-income home repairs and keeping rural housing affordable, experts say the legislation has the potential to improve the nation’s housing infrastructure. Continue reading
Mar 31 Schumer had a plan to win back the Senate, but some Democrats aren't on board By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Democrats are fighting over whether the party's traditional playbook still works in a country that elected Donald Trump for a second time — and whether leaders like Schumer should remain in charge. Continue reading