Calls for Congress to pass Great American Outdoors Act The Interior Department called on Congress to pass the Great American Outdoors Act on Wednesday. The bill, currently being…
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Senator Scott, Others, Draft Police Reform Legislation
“We’re listening, we’re hearing, and we’re reacting,” he said. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina is leading a group of senators in drafting police reform legislation. He was…
Read MoreSenator Romney Unveils Police Reform Bill
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…
Read MoreSenate 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…
Read MoreSenate 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…
Read MoreSenators 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…
Read MoreSenate 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…
Read MoreSenate 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…
Read MoreRubio 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…
Read MoreSecretary 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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