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At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on government censorship, Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the ranking member, questioned the absence of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr.

Senate passes resolution recognizing National 4-H Week for youth development

U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who also serve as co-chairs of the Senate 4-H Caucus, have led a resolution in the Senate to recognize National 4-H...

Senate confirms 15 Trump nominees advanced by HELP Committee under Cassidy

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued a statement following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of 107 nominees from President Trump’s administration this week.

Senate panel advances Trump nominee William Kirk for SBA inspector general

The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, chaired by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), has advanced President Trump’s nominee, William Kirk, for Inspector General of the Small Business Administration (SBA).

Senator Joni Ernst recognizes Staats Awards as Small Business of the Week

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who chairs the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Staats Awards of Henry County as her Small Business of the Week.

Senator Schmitt urges legislative action on free speech at Senate Commerce Committee hearing

Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) led a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans” in Washington, D.C. In his opening statement, Schmitt called for legislative action to protect...

Senate committee examines EPA chemical reviews and U.S. role in global nuclear leadership

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, who chairs the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman for Assistant Administrator for Toxic...

Senate Aging Committee examines risks of foreign-made generics and supply chain vulnerabilities

Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, led a hearing focused on closing legal loopholes related to the safety of generic drugs and improving the pharmaceutical supply chain in the United States.

Senator Cassidy criticizes AMA over CPT code fees and impact on health care costs

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has criticized the American Medical Association (AMA) for its control over the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system.

Senator Cruz addresses concerns over government influence on tech companies at Senate hearing

At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Shut Your App: How Uncle Sam Jawboned Big Tech Into Silencing Americans,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) raised concerns about government interference in free speech through what he called “jawboning.”...

Senate committee reviews nominees for NRC and EPA leadership roles

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing on the nominations of Ho Nieh to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Douglas Troutman to be Assistant Administrator for Toxic...

Senate committee to examine government influence on tech company content moderation

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee hearing for October 8, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST.

Chairman Cole urges Senate Democrats to end shutdown for appropriations progress

As the federal government shutdown entered its eighth day, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) called on Senate Democrats to end the stalemate and allow negotiations on appropriations bills to continue.

Senate Aging Committee examines risks tied to reliance on foreign-made generic medicines

Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging convened a hearing in Washington, D.C., focusing on the vulnerabilities in the United States’ pharmaceutical supply chain, particularly regarding generic drugs produced overseas.

Senator Rick Scott urges tariffs on foreign-made generic drugs citing supply chain risks

Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, has called for action from the Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the nation’s reliance on foreign-made generic drugs.

Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on overdependence on foreign generic drugs

Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging are set to hold a hearing on October 8 titled “Bad Medicine: Closing Loopholes that Kill American Patients.” The session will address America’s...

Senate confirms USDA leaders Devon Westhill and Michael Boren

The Senate has confirmed Devon Westhill as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Civil Rights and Michael Boren as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Senator Cruz raises concerns over perceived ideological bias on Wikipedia

U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has expressed concerns about ideological bias on Wikipedia and its potential impact on artificial intelligence systems.

Chairman Cole criticizes Senate Democrats over ongoing government shutdown

As the government shutdown led by Democrats entered its seventh day, House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) appeared on Fox Report Weekend to discuss the ongoing situation and place responsibility for the impasse on Senate Democrats.