Booker clashes with Senate Republicans over judicial nominee in heated committee exchange
NEWARK, NJ— Sen. Cory Booker drew sharp criticism Thursday after a tense exchange during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing over the nomination of Emil Bove to a federal judgeship. The incident drew…
‘Threatens Free Expression’: Senate Panel Passes Online Child Sex Bill Critics Say Will ‘Jeopardize Security’
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill Thursday which is intended to curb the spread of child sexual material online, but has drawn the ire of privacy advocates and tech groups. The…
Maryland Governor Hogan says U.S. Senate run not in his near future
ANNAPOLIS, MD—At a State House press conference today, Governor Larry Hogan announced that he will not be a candidate for the United States Senate in 2022: “Lastly today, I want to put…
U.S. Senate Democrats press JPMorgan for details on debt collection practices
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON -Senior Democrats in the U.S. Senate are pressing JPMorgan Chase & Co for details on how they take overdue credit card borrowers to court. In a letter sent…
With Trump silent, Pennsylvania Republicans decide against endorsing in Senate race
By Jarrett Renshaw LANCASTER, PA. – Republicans in Pennsylvania chose on Saturday not to endorse a primary candidate in one of the most closely-watched U.S. Senate races in the country, amid concerns…
Fed Chair Powell to become ‘pro tempore’ as he awaits Senate action
– Jerome Powell will become interim Federal Reserve chair on Saturday, ensuring continuity in leadership at the U.S. central bank while his renomination by U.S. President Joe Biden awaits Senate action. “The…
Senate Banking Committee Prepares For Showdown Over Fed Nominees
Chris Brunet on February 2, 2022 Three of President Joe Biden’s picks to regulate the banking industry will be grilled in front of the Senate on Thursday amid partisan tensions and looming…
Raskin tells Senate it is not Fed’s job to prescribe bank lending
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON – Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve’s regulatory work, plans to tell lawmakers she does not believe the role includes telling banks…
No defamation in assault case involving former Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore
– An Alabama jury on Wednesday found that a woman did not defame former U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore when saying he sexually abused her when she was 14. The same jury…
‘Hyper-Partisan’ Fed Nominee Blocks Senate Banking GOP On Twitter
Chris Brunet on February 2, 2022 President Joe Biden’s latest nominee to regulate the banking industry blocked the Senate Banking GOP Twitter account in advance of her confirmation hearing on Thursday. The…
U.S. Senate panel delays votes on FTC, FCC nominees
By David Shepardson and Diane Bartz WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee said Tuesday it will not move forward with votes on nominees for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal…
Biden’s remake of the Fed faces key Senate vote on Feb. 15
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s bid to put his mark on the U.S. Federal Reserve faces a key test in two weeks time when the U.S. Senate Banking Committee votes on his…
New Jersey Senate President Scaturi condemns rise in anti-semitic attacks against the Jewish community
Trenton – In light of recent attacks against the Jewish community locally and across the nation, Senator Troy Singleton and Senate President Nicholas Scutari introduced SCR-153, which would condemn all forms of anti-Semitism…
Biden’s Approval Plummets In The State That Gave Him A Senate Majority
President Joe Biden’s approval rating has plummeted in Georgia, a new poll showed, the state that he narrowly flipped in 2020 and that gave Democrats complete control of Congress weeks later. Just…
U.S. Senate panel set to vote on FCC, FTC auto safety nominees on Feb 2
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON -The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is set to vote Feb. 2 on nominees to head the auto safety agency and to open seats on the Federal Communications Commission…
Cory Booker, Dems push for permanent child tax credit as ‘A Signature Domestic Policy Achievement’
Five Senate Democrats are urging the White House to prioritize making the expanded child tax credit permanent as part of any potential spending package. The senators, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Sherrod Brown…
Biden’s Fed nominees to have Senate hearing next week
– The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a nomination hearing next week for President Joe Biden’s three picks for the Federal Reserve. Biden earlier this month nominated former Federal Reserve Governor…
Top U.S. Senate Republican says Biden ‘moving in the right direction’ on Ukraine
By David Morgan WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, a frequent critic of President Joe Biden, said on Tuesday that he is seeing “encouraging” signs from the administration about its…
Trump is nowhere – and everywhere – in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race
By Jarrett Renshaw PHILADELPHIA -Former President Donald Trump is nowhere to be seen in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race, but he nonetheless is shaping the election as Republican candidates vie for his support…
Ted Cruz, Senate Republicans introduce bill to stop D.C. vaccine mandate for children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced the introduction of a joint resolution to stop the Washington, D.C. vaccine mandate for K-12 students from taking effect. In late December, the…
Senate Caps History-Making Day By Rejecting Filibuster Change
The Senate late Thursday rejected a Democratic effort to alter the filibuster in order to pass their long-sought voting bills over unanimous Republican opposition, capping one of the most consequential days in…
Manchin Reaffirms Support For The Filibuster As Senate Sets To Vote On Abolishing It
West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin again vowed that he would not vote to alter the filibuster as the Senate prepares to vote on changing the rule Wednesday night. “I will not…
New Senate President Scutari congratulates Murphy on start of second term in office
TRENTON – Senate President Nicholas Scutari issued the following statement today congratulating Governor Phil Murphy on the start of his second term of office: “I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Governor…
Senate Democrats Block Bipartisan Nord Stream 2 Sanctions
Senate Democrats garnered enough votes Thursday to block a bipartisan bill reimposing sanctions on the Russian pipeline Nord Stream 2 from being sent to the House for consideration. While 55 senators voted…
Lindsey Graham: McConnell Must Have A ‘Working Relationship’ With Trump To Lead Senate GOP
Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham late Wednesday refused to explicitly say that he would support Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to lead the Senate GOP next Congress, adding that any leader must…
New Jersey Senate votes to ban public pelvic exams that affect minorities, poor women
Trenton – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senators Fred Madden and Shirley Turner that would prohibit invasive examinations of an unconscious patient by a health care practitioner without a patient’s prior…
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