News for Senate Senate confirms Merrick Garland as attorney generalUS Senate votes to confirm attorney general nominee Merrick Garland in a 70-30 vote. Senate committee votes to advance Garland's nomination for A-GSenate Judiciary Committee advances Merrick Garland's nomination to serve as Biden’s attorney general. Trump impeachment lawyer talks about 'water bottle sensation'David Schoen, who represented Donald Trump at his second impeachment trial, says that he didn't mean to go viral, but is glad he did. Pelosi blasts ‘cowardly Republicans’ after Trump acquittedHouse Speaker blasts Senate Republicans as cowards after the acquittal of former Trump in his impeachment trial. Senate clears Trump of impeachment chargesSenate clears former US Pres. Donald Trump of charges that he incited a mob to attack US Capitol. Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutionalSenate votes 56-44 to move ahead with the impeachment trial of former President.Why did Trump's lawyer hold his head while drinking water?Watch: Did the Jewish lawyer recite the blessing before drinking water? US Senate votes to keep US embassy in JerusalemSenate votes 97-3 on amendment that sets aside funding to maintain the Jerusalem embassy. Marjorie Greene: Lockdown causing suicide, depressionControversial Rep. Marjorie Greene of Georgia slams "blue state bailout budget" for increased mental issues as kids sent home from school. Two of Trump's attorneys step down days before Senate trialFormer US President parts ways with two lawyers days before start of Senate impeachment trial. Senate blocks Republican effort to prevent Trump’s impeachment trialSenate voted 55-45 to block Republican effort to upend plans for Trump’s impeachment trial. Senate confirms Lloyd Austin for Defense SecretaryThe confirmation comes a day after both chambers approved a waiver for Austin. Democrats officially take control of the SenateSenator Charles Schumer becomes Senate Majority Leader with the swearing in of three new Democrats. Senate confirms Avril Haines as National Intelligence directorHaines becomes the first woman in history to lead the intelligence community. Biden hopes Senate will balance impeachment with other urgent mattersPresident-elect after House votes to impeach Trump: I hope Senate will deal with impeachment while also working on other urgent business. Senate Majority Leader: Best to focus on transfer of powerMitch McConnell: There is simply no chance that a fair or serious impeachment trial could conclude before Biden is sworn in next week. Ossoff projected to win second Georgia runoffOssoff's victory will tie the Senate at 50-50, allowing Vice President-elect Harris to use her tie-breaking vote.Senate overrides Trump's veto of defense billSenate votes 81-13 to override Trump's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act. Senate approves defense bill opposed by TrumpSenate approves controversial defense bill with a veto-proof majority.Senate rejects efforts to block F-35, drone sale to UAEUS Senate votes down motions to block Trump administration's plan to sell drones and F-35 fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates. AOC insists: McConnell broke the SenateAOC was adamant in her assertion that Senate Maj. leader Rep. Mitch McConnell 'broke' the legislative body due to political interests.Big Tech CEOs Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey testify before SenateTwitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testify before Senate Judiciary Committee. Live: Day 3 of Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearingsSenate Judiciary Committee hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett continue Wednesday. Live: Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearingThe Senate Judiciary Committee hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett kick off. Samaria Regional Council head: Pray for senator who contracted COVID-19Yossi Dagan: Mike Lee is one of the most sympathetic senators for the State of Israel. Pray for his recovery. Live: Senate leaders remember Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgSenate pays tribute to Justice Ginsburg following her passing. Senate Republicans dismiss Trump suggestion to delay electionsTrump suggested in a tweet earlier that the US should delay its presidential election over concerns about mail-in voting. AIPAC petition urges Senate oppose effort to restrict Israel aid'Amendment politicizes support for Israeli security, goes far beyond current law in ways that damage US interests, risk Israel's security.' Senate bill would ban US funding from being used for sovereigntyAmendment to bill introduced Democrat Chris Van Hollen would ban US assistance to Israel from being used for sovereignty move. Senate Democrats warn Netanyahu and Gantz against sovereignty19 Senate Democrats write letter to PM and Defense Minister, warn that sovereignty move would place Israel at risk. Senate legislation would expand US-Israeli partnerships on COVID-19Bill submitted by Senator Ted Cruz would enhance partnerships on COVID-19 projects and lessen dependence on China. Live: Dr. Fauci testifies before Senate on coronavirus responseSenate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions Committee holds hearing on "COVID-19: Safely Getting Back to Work and Back to School." Senate fails to override Trump veto of war powers resolutionUS Senate fails to override President Donald Trump's veto of measure that would have limited his power to attack Iran. Senate confirms hasidic Jew as Treasury assistant secretaryMitchell Allen Silk becomes first hasidic Jew confirmed to senior administration position by the US Senate. Senate passes $2 trillion coronavirus packageMassive stimulus package passed by Senate by a majority of 96-0 and will now be passed to the House of Representatives. Senate votes to rein in Trump on IranEight Senate Republicans vote with Democrats on resolution to rein in President Trump's ability to take military action against Iran. Impeachment: Senate expected to acquit Trump next weekUS Senate votes down motion to bring additional witnesses, documents, paving the way for Pres. Trump's acquittal. Trump’s lawyers urge 'swift' rejection of impeachment chargesUS President's lawyers file brief urging the Senate to reject the impeachment charges against him. Trump’s Senate impeachment trial beginsSenate conducts ceremonial functions of the impeachment trial before actual arguments get underway next Tuesday.Articles of impeachment delivered to SenateArticles of impeachment expected to be formally read to the Senate on Thursday, trial scheduled to open next Tuesday. Impeachment trial against Trump to begin next weekSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Senate will begin debating an organizing resolution to start impeachment trial next Tuesday. US senators introduce bill to provide $3.3 billion to IsraelThe legislation, co-sponsored by Marco Rubio and Chris Coons, would codify 2016 Memorandum of Understanding into low. Bolton willing to testify in impeachment trial if subpoenaedFormer White House national security adviser willing to testify, if he is subpoenaed, in the Senate's impeachment trial of President Trump. Pelosi’s impeachment cloud is “Clear and Present Danger”House Speaker Pelosi's faiure to promptly deliver the alleged Articles of Impeachment to the Senate creates a dangerous cloud of uncertainty over the office of the Commander in Chief. State Department rejects Senate recognition of Armenian genocide"The position of the Administration has not changed," says State Dept. after Senate recognizes mass killings of Armenians as genocide.Senate passes resolution recognizing Armenian genocideSenate unanimously passes resolution that recognizes as a genocide the mass killings of Armenians a century ago. Senate committee approves Turkey sanctions billSenate Foreign Relations Committee passes legislation to impose sanctions on Turkey over S-400 purchase. White House: Trump wants Senate trialWhite House spokesman says Senate is the only place where Trump would receive due process.Senate Majority Leader: Can't see us removing TrumpSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he can't see any scenario in which the Senate votes to remove Trump from office.Senate to pass resolution recognizing Kristallnacht?Senate to vote on Kristallnacht memorial resolution condemning anti-Semitism. Live: Senate hearing on 'Threats to the Homeland'Senate Homeland Security Committee holds a hearing on "Threats to the Homeland." Senate candidate: 'Israeli lobby' controls Republican partyJason Lewis, candidate for Senate in Minnesota, accused Republicans of ‘dual loyalty’ to Israel. US Senate confirms Kelly Craft as UN ambassadorSenate votes 56-34 to confirm Kelly Craft to replace Nikki Haley. Senate fails to override Trump's veto on arms sales to SaudisUS Senate fails to override Trump's vetoes of resolutions blocking his arms deal with Saudi Arabia.Senate legislation would help care for Holocaust survivorsBipartisan bill introduced in Senate to prioritize health, nutrition services for Holocaust survivors so they can live in their own homes. Senate confirms Mark Esper as Defense SecretarySenate votes to confirm Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Mark Esper, by majority of 90 to 8.Senate passes bipartisan resolution condemning anti-SemitismSenate unanimously passes resolution by Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Kaine condemning all forms of anti-Semitism. |
