Schumer says Trump DOJ can't 'f*** around' in releasing Epstein files, District of Columbia, WashingtonSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed distrust in the Trump administration regarding the...

Sen. Mitch McConnell falls in Capitol hallway, District of Columbia, WashingtonSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, 83, fell in a Capitol hallway as he headed for Senate votes. This incident raises...

Schumer says Trump DOJ can't 'f*** around' in releasing Epstein files, District of Columbia, WashingtonSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed distrust in the Trump administration regarding the...

A Senate committee opened a nominations hearing for Dr. Feelin to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, Mr. Cruz for the National Credit Union Administration and Mr. Ledbetter for HUD Inspector General, with the chair stressing oversight, affordability and accountability as central concerns.

Lawmakers pressed Kevin Warsh on Basel III capital rules, the size of the Fed’s balance sheet and whether data‑center investment and AI activity are driving measured price increases; Warsh urged calibrated capital rules, called for tailored regulation, and said balance‑sheet policy will be reviewed by a task force.

Senators and witnesses at a Senate Banking Committee hearing urged codifying and enforcing export controls on advanced AI chips, citing smuggling, loopholes and national-security risks. Witnesses supported bills including the AI Overwatch and Match Acts and called for stronger BIS resources.

The Senate Banking Committee advanced Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve. Sen. Tim Scott said Warsh should prioritize interest-rate policy, stable prices and full employment, and predicted a full Senate vote in mid-May.

On the Senate floor, Senator Morgan urged colleagues to support a resolution to overturn a Trump-era regulation he said has tied wind and solar tax credits to burdensome requirements, arguing the change would lower energy costs and revive clean-energy manufacturing.

Senate Commerce Committee members and industry witnesses urged Congress to adopt a national framework for autonomous vehicles in the surface transportation reauthorization bill, emphasizing a safety‑case approach, data reporting to NHTSA, and stronger agency capacity while experts warned against unchecked preemption of state authority.

In an executive session, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee voted to favorably report six nominees — including nominees to maritime, aviation, NOAA and the Surface Transportation Board — with final tallies announced for each motion.

Senators question Francis Collins' email tactics against scientists at NIH and gain of function research.

Senators express concern over CDC's closure impacting public health and smoking prevention efforts.

Senators debate the implications of reconciliation on defense funding and bipartisan priorities.

Senator emphasizes need for accountability in US-funded research linked to pandemic origins.

Senators outline national security priorities, focusing on border defense and counter-drone strategies.

Spending bill fails 10th time as Democrats stick to saving health care benefits, District of Columbia, WashingtonSenate Democrats have rejected a stopgap spending bill for the 10th time, prioritizing ...

Schumer hospitalized for dehydration amid Washington D.C. heatwave, District of Columbia, WashingtonSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was hospitalized for dehydration after feeling lightheaded at t...