Law would create supervisory boards to act as a check on police. Earlier this week, Senator Mitt Romney announced that he was working on a bi-partisan policy reform…
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Senate Confirms U.S. Broadcasting Nominee
Approval comes after two-year consideration of president’s pick. President Trump nominated Michael Pack two years ago for the position of U.S. Agency for Global Media director, and the…
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Senate Chaplain Prays, “Inoculate Our Nation Against Hate”
“Use our lawmakers for your glory,” he said. Earlier this week, while opening the United State Senate’s session with a prayer, Senate Chaplain Barry Black employed the power…
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Senators Introduce Paycheck Protection Program Updates
Bipartisan bill would extend the period to use funds by 16 weeks. New legislation has been presented by Senators Angus King, and Steve Daines to allow businesses to…
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Senate Confirms New Secretary of the Navy
Kenneth Braithwaite fills position that was open for months. On Friday, the Senate voted to confirm President Trump’s pick to be in charge of the Navy. Kenneth Braithwaite…
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Senate Confirms New Director of National Intelligence
Former Congressman from Texas’ 4th District appointed to role. On Thursday, the Senate confirmed former House of Representatives member John Ratcliffe to be the next Director of National…
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Rubio Picked for Intelligence Committee Chair
Replacing Senator Richard Burr. Earlier this week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced that Senator Marco Rubio had been chosen to temporarily lead the Senate Intelligence Committee as…
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Secretary Mnuchin Warns Unemployment Beneficiaries
Return to work if you are asked to, he urges. In testimony before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned that individuals who reject…
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New High-Ranking Nominees Proposed to the Senate
Ambassador and two Associate Judges seek approval once quorum is present. Officers of the United States are approved “by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate,”…
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Senate Renews Federal Surveillance Powers
House set to vote on measures in the coming weeks. On Thursday, the Senate voted on a bill that would renew expired surveillance powers for the federal government…
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