May 12 Watch 6:17 Sen. Cassidy defends Fauci from GOP criticism, says he has ‘highest respect’ for him On Tuesday, top U.S. public health officials testified virtually about the coronavirus pandemic before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is one of two medical doctors within the group. He joins… Continue watching
May 12 Watch 6:29 Sen. Murray says administration is ‘not transparent’ about virus testing needs As more states lift restrictions put in place to slow the coronavirus, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions is hearing from health officials on the pandemic response. One of the country's earliest outbreaks of COVID-19 was in… Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 7:27 What’s different about the latest Senate coronavirus aid bill On Tuesday, the Senate renewed its effort to mitigate economic pain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawmakers approved a $483 billion relief package including money for hospitals, testing and small business lending -- especially targeted to business categories less successful… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 12:06 ‘We’re ready’ to pass Senate’s economic relief bill in the House, says Pelosi Congress is reviewing a $2 trillion economic stimulus package to support U.S. businesses and workers amid the coronavirus pandemic. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been central to the negotiations, and she joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why she is satisfied… Continue watching
Mar 20 Senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate records show that Burr and his wife sold between roughly $600,000 and $1.7 million in more than 30 separate transactions in late January and mid-February, just before the market began to fall and as government health officials began to… Continue reading
Mar 18 Senate considers $100 billion coronavirus bill, bigger federal measure in works By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The upcoming economic package alone could exceed $1 trillion, a rescue plan not seen since the Great Recession. Continue reading
Mar 09 Montana Gov. Steve Bullock to run for Senate after attempted presidential bid By Matt Volz, Associated Press After Bullock ended his long-shot presidential bid in December, he insisted he would not run for the Senate. Former President Barack Obama and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer met with Bullock to change his mind. Continue reading
Jan 30 Here’s a spreadsheet of every question asked during the Senate impeachment trial By Lisa Desjardins The PBS NewsHour tracked every question senators asked during the impeachment trial. See what was asked, as well as which topics got the most attention. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Senate kills impeachment amendment to subpoena White House documents By Gretchen Frazee The measure was defeated 53 to 47 along party lines. Continue reading
Jan 14 Democratic senator says he has the votes to restrain Trump on Iran By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia said the Senate could vote as soon as next week on the measure, which is co-sponsored by two Republican senators and has support from at least two more Republicans. Continue reading