U.S. Senate

2023-05-17 13:53:03
by Tom Ramstack
Senate Hears About the Promise and Risks of AI

WASHINGTON — Information technology officials urged the Senate Tuesday not to overlook the dangers of artificial intelligence as they try... Read More

WASHINGTON — Information technology officials urged the Senate Tuesday not to overlook the dangers of artificial intelligence as they try to use it to improve the efficiency of government and industry. During two Senate hearings, corporate, government and academic leaders... Read More

2023-05-04 17:10:58
by Dan McCue
Bill Aims to Improve Access to Care for Sickle Cell Patients

WASHINGTON — A new Senate bill, the Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act, would provide educational incentives and create competitive grants... Read More

WASHINGTON — A new Senate bill, the Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act, would provide educational incentives and create competitive grants to help grow the number of health care workers trained to care for sickle cell disease patients. The lead sponsor... Read More

2023-05-02 14:41:55
by TWN Staff
What’s Happening Tuesday on Capitol Hill?

All eyes will be on the Supreme Court today — sort of — on this the first anniversary of Politico... Read More

All eyes will be on the Supreme Court today — sort of — on this the first anniversary of Politico publishing the leaked draft majority opinion in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned the landmark Roe... Read More

2023-05-01 20:49:50
by Dan McCue
Cardin, Winner of 36 Elections, to Pass on 2024 Contest

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Cardin, Maryland’s senior U.S. senator, a Democrat and winner of 36 elections, including primaries and general... Read More

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ben Cardin, Maryland’s senior U.S. senator, a Democrat and winner of 36 elections, including primaries and general election contests, announced Monday he will not seek reelection next year. Cardin’s decision will bring to an end an astonishing... Read More

2023-04-20 14:20:03
by Kate Michael
Sir Elton John Praises PEPFAR, Urges Continued Funding

WASHINGTON — Music superstar Sir Elton John testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday morning. Appearing remotely from the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Music superstar Sir Elton John testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday morning. Appearing remotely from the United Kingdom at the “PEPFAR at 20: Achieving and Sustaining Epidemic Control” hearing, he urged the committee to continue to... Read More

2023-04-18 23:33:51
by Tom Ramstack
Senate Plans for Transition to Electric Vehicles

WASHINGTON — A Senate panel tried to chart a course Tuesday for the United States to transition to electric vehicles... Read More

WASHINGTON — A Senate panel tried to chart a course Tuesday for the United States to transition to electric vehicles while acknowledging major cost and regulatory obstacles lie ahead. There are too few stations to recharge electric vehicle batteries, the... Read More

2023-04-18 13:49:13
by TWN Staff
What’s Happening Tuesday On Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON — A day after unveiling his plan for the debt limit before a roomful of bigwigs at the New... Read More

WASHINGTON — A day after unveiling his plan for the debt limit before a roomful of bigwigs at the New York Stock Exchange Institute in New York, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Tuesday will try to sell his fellow... Read More

2023-04-11 20:37:43
by Tom Ramstack
Justice Thomas’ Vacations Spark Demands for Ethics Code

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are calling on Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate fellow Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for... Read More

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are calling on Chief Justice John Roberts to investigate fellow Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for failing to disclose luxury vacations and other perks he received over more than 20 years from a billionaire friend. The... Read More

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania to Seek 4th Term

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey will seek a fourth term in office, bringing the power of incumbency... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Sen. Bob Casey will seek a fourth term in office, bringing the power of incumbency and unmatched name recognition in Pennsylvania politics to his party’s defense of a seat in a critical presidential battleground state.... Read More

2023-04-03 15:45:50
by Dan McCue
Bipartisan Effort Seeks Support for Advanced Nuclear Power

WASHINGTON —  A bipartisan group of senators is urging colleagues to embrace “advanced” nuclear power to help the nation meet... Read More

WASHINGTON —  A bipartisan group of senators is urging colleagues to embrace “advanced” nuclear power to help the nation meet its clean energy goals. Sens. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., recently introduced the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile... Read More

2023-03-29 19:45:26
by Tom Ramstack
Senators Accuse Starbucks of Union Busting

WASHINGTON — Democratic senators on Wednesday accused coffeehouse chain Starbucks of union busting as it sought to squelch growing discontent... Read More

WASHINGTON — Democratic senators on Wednesday accused coffeehouse chain Starbucks of union busting as it sought to squelch growing discontent among its workers. “The issue is pretty simple, workers have a right to join a union,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders,... Read More

2023-03-28 13:53:30
by Kate Michael
Senators Consider Potential Crypto Regulation

WASHINGTON — There may be a bipartisan cryptocurrency regulation coming. But of course, there are partisan differences over how to... Read More

WASHINGTON — There may be a bipartisan cryptocurrency regulation coming. But of course, there are partisan differences over how to protect consumers while maintaining an industry-friendly environment.  Cryptocurrencies, and the blockchain foundation these currencies run on, have experienced greater volatility... Read More

2023-03-27 19:19:53
by Dan McCue
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Support Firefighters Diagnosed With Cancer

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan Senate bill would expand access to federal support for the families of firefighters and first responders... Read More

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan Senate bill would expand access to federal support for the families of firefighters and first responders who died as a result of carcinogenic exposure during their service. The bill introduced by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and... Read More

2023-03-24 18:08:28
by Tom Ramstack
Senate Bill Would Require Cameras in Supreme Court

WASHINGTON — A bill introduced in the Senate last week would require the Supreme Court to televise its hearings. Senators... Read More

WASHINGTON — A bill introduced in the Senate last week would require the Supreme Court to televise its hearings. Senators who introduced the bill said it would help to ensure transparency and better public understanding of how the court operates.... Read More

2023-03-17 19:26:07
by Dan McCue
International Court Issues War Crimes Warrant for Putin

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday charging... Read More

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday charging him in relation to the ongoing abductions of children from Ukraine. The move marks the first time a leader of... Read More

2023-03-15 14:49:04
by Tom Ramstack
Space Force Chief Pushes for Shift in Satellite Defense Strategy

WASHINGTON — The new chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force advocated for a shift in defense strategies... Read More

WASHINGTON — The new chief of space operations for the U.S. Space Force advocated for a shift in defense strategies Tuesday at a Senate hearing. He recommended that the United States put large groupings of small satellites into low earth... Read More

2023-03-09 21:42:16
by Tom Ramstack
Senate Vote Ends Chances for DC Criminal Code Update

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to strike down a proposed Washington, D.C., criminal reform bill. The senators,... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to strike down a proposed Washington, D.C., criminal reform bill. The senators, like members of the House days earlier, said it is too soft on crime. They also said it calls into... Read More

2023-03-09 19:04:30
by TWN Staff
McConnell Treated for Concussion, to Remain in Hospital

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is being treated for a concussion after tripping at a dinner event... Read More

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is being treated for a concussion after tripping at a dinner event Wednesday night and is expected to remain in the hospital for a few days, his spokesman said Thursday afternoon. McConnell,... Read More

2023-03-09 18:21:48
by Dan McCue
Nation’s Largest Union Backs Sanders' Call for Dramatic Teacher Pay Hike

WASHINGTON — The National Education Association is throwing its support behind independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' effort to pay public... Read More

WASHINGTON — The National Education Association is throwing its support behind independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' effort to pay public school teachers a minimum of $60,000 a year.  Sanders, chairman of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, on... Read More

Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Fall

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after tripping at a local hotel, a spokesman for the senator said.... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after tripping at a local hotel, a spokesman for the senator said. The Kentucky senator, who's 81, was attending a private dinner in Washington on Wednesday when he tripped. He was admitted... Read More

2023-03-02 16:22:53
by Kate Michael
Sens. Warren and Romney Unite on Women’s Health Advocacy

WASHINGTON — “It is strange … to see Elizabeth Warren and Mitt Romney promoting the same thing,” Sen. Romney, R-Utah,... Read More

WASHINGTON — “It is strange … to see Elizabeth Warren and Mitt Romney promoting the same thing,” Sen. Romney, R-Utah, quipped at an advocacy event Wednesday night in the Senate Hart building. His pledge to the late Sen. Orrin Hatch,... Read More

Ohio Senators Ready Rail Safety Bill After Fiery Crash

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Railroads like the one involved in last month's fiery crash and toxic chemical release in Ohio would be... Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Railroads like the one involved in last month's fiery crash and toxic chemical release in Ohio would be subject to a series of new federal safety regulations and financial consequences under legislation being introduced Wednesday by the state's... Read More

2023-02-27 17:55:26
by Dan McCue
Slotkin to Run for Stabenow Senate Seat

WASHINGTON — Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., announced on Monday she’s running for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan being vacated... Read More

WASHINGTON — Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., announced on Monday she’s running for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan being vacated by incumbent Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow. Stabenow announced in early January that she “decided to pass the torch” to a... Read More

2023-02-22 20:10:58
by Dan McCue
Tester to Run for Reelection in 2024

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., announced Wednesday he will run for reelection in 2024, a move seen as helping... Read More

WASHINGTON — Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., announced Wednesday he will run for reelection in 2024, a move seen as helping the party hold onto its narrow Senate majority in what some pundits have said could be a difficult year for... Read More

2023-02-16 21:38:54
by Dan McCue
Fetterman Checks Into Walter Reed for Treatment of Clinical Depression

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., checked himself into the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, on... Read More

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., checked himself into the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, on Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, his office said Thursday. The senator, who suffered a near-fatal stroke while... Read More

2023-02-14 23:01:06
by Dan McCue
Feinstein to Retire at the End of Her Term

WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., announced on Tuesday that she will not seek a sixth term and will retire... Read More

WASHINGTON — Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., announced on Tuesday that she will not seek a sixth term and will retire from the Senate at the end of 2024. Speculation about Feinstein’s future, of course, had been running rampant for months. ... Read More

Sen. John Fetterman Hospitalized After Feeling Lightheaded

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke during his campaign last year, has been hospitalized after feeling lightheaded... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who had a stroke during his campaign last year, has been hospitalized after feeling lightheaded while attending a Democratic retreat, his office said. Initial tests at George Washington University Hospital did not show evidence of... Read More

2023-02-08 16:06:30
by Dan McCue
Barrasso Leads Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Rural Health Care

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is leading a bipartisan effort to provide some regulatory relief to rural health clinics.... Read More

WASHINGTON — Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is leading a bipartisan effort to provide some regulatory relief to rural health clinics. The bill, which Barrasso introduced with Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn., Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Michael Bennet, D-Colo., would modernize the... Read More

Sinema's Split From Democrats Shows Party Discord in Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Kyrsten Sinema won Democrats a U.S. Senate seat from Arizona for the first time in a generation... Read More

PHOENIX (AP) — Kyrsten Sinema won Democrats a U.S. Senate seat from Arizona for the first time in a generation thanks in no small part to unity in her party and division among Republicans. That Democratic unity of 2018 was... Read More

2023-02-01 16:07:49
by Eden Metzger
Hawaii Senator Seeks to Crack Down on Sex Traffickers

HONOLULU — Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, is continuing to press law enforcement and other officials to stem the rising tide... Read More

HONOLULU — Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, is continuing to press law enforcement and other officials to stem the rising tide of gender-based violence and sex-trafficking involving Native Hawaiian women and girls. Recently she traveled back to the big island from... Read More

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