Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities for leading the Interior Department.
Senate confirms Lee Zeldin to lead EPA as Trump vows to cut climate rules
Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin As America’s 17th EPA Administrator
Senate Confirms Lee Zeldin to Head E.P.A.
5 Key Takeaways From RFK Jr.’s First Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy’s confirmation vote in the Senate is sure to be a close one. If even just a few Republicans don’t support Kennedy, the bid could result in failure.
Iowa House won't pass bill allowing castration for sex crimes. Will it move in the Senate?
Opponents of the bill say surgical castration isn't needed in Iowa because of preexisting punishments for those convicted of certain sex crimes.
Fact checking RFK Jr.’s claims that resurfaced during his Senate confirmation hearings
Kennedy faced intense questioning from senators on his views regarding vaccines, abortion, conspiracy theories, and among other things.
Iconic Oregon House, Senate carpets featured in new merchandise at Capitol pop-up store
The floor covering in the House chamber is adorned with the state tree, the Douglas fir, while chinook salmon and wheat are woven into the carpet in the Senate. Chinook salmon are the state fish and wheat represents the state’s farming heritage.
What Time Is RFK Jr.’s Senate Confirmation Hearing?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will spend two days answering questions and parrying attacks from U.S. lawmakers. The first hearing, Wednesday at 10 a.m., will be at the [Senate Finance Committee](
Democrat Appears to Flip Iowa State Senate Seat in a Boost for the Party
Republicans still have large legislative majorities in Iowa, but a Democrat’s apparent win in a solidly conservative area buoyed that party at a moment of uncertainty.
With diminished minority, N.H. Senate Democrats push housing, child care, workforce
Action on housing, child care, and workforce development are high on their list this year. Accomplishing any of those priorities will require votes from across the aisle in the Senate, where the GOP has a 16-seat super majority, and in the House, where Republicans outnumber Democrats by 44 seats.
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Senate confirms Zeldin to lead EPA as Trump vows to cut climate rules
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, a key role to help President Donald Trump fulfill his pledge to roll back major environmental regulations, including those aimed at slowing climate change and encouraging use of electric vehicles.
What Do Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Birds Mean?
As he seeks to lead the health department, Mr. Kennedy wore a thin tie dotted with feathered creatures to cap a classic suit.
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Tulsi Gabbard's views on Russia, Syria, Trump and government surveillance — in her own words
Tulsi Gabbard is expected to face tough questions about her past comments about Russia, Syria and a key government surveillance program as lawmakers vet her to lead the nation’s intelligence service.