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Senate Confirms Former Senator Ken Salazar as New U.S. Ambassador to Mexico

Ken Salazar, a former Senator and interior secretary from Colorado, was approved unanimously by the Senate on Wednesday to be the new U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

Senate OKs Bill That Will Ban China's Xianjang Products

Senate OKs Bill That Will Ban China's Xinjiang Products

Jul 15, 2021 04:55 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

U.S. Senate passed a bill that will ban products from China's Xinjiang region, which officials believed are tainted by forced labor.

U.S. Senate Targets to Take Up Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal as Early as July 19

Jul 08, 2021 01:51 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The U.S. Senate planned to take up the bipartisan infrastructure deal as soon as the week of July 19.

Senate Committee Unveils Road Bill: Tackles Climate Change

May 22, 2021 09:01 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Bipartisan Senate committee revealed an almost $304 billion road bill that addresses climate change and highways.

Senate Approves Hate Crime Bill With Bipartisan Support

Apr 22, 2021 08:34 PM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

The Senate has passed a hate crime bill on Thursday targeting attacks against Asian-Americans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brazil Senate to Probe Jair Bolsonaro’s Handling Of COVID-19 Crisis

Brazil Senate to Probe Bolsonaro’s Handling Of COVID-19 Crisis

Apr 15, 2021 03:57 AM EDT By Mary Anne Webber

Brazil's Senate has started an investigation into President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

House Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Bill, Here's What's Next

House Passes $1.9T COVID Relief Bill, Here's What's Next

Mar 10, 2021 11:09 PM EST By Joshua Summers

The House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill on Wednesday with a final vote of 220-211.

House Delivers Articles Of Impeachment To Senate For Second Trial Of Donald Trump

House Lawmakers Deliver Trump Impeachment Article to Senate

Jan 25, 2021 11:03 PM EST By Dana Cruz

The House of Representatives delivered the single Trump impeachment article to Senate on Monday, accusing former President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection before the deadly Capitol Siege.

McConnell, Schumer Fail To Seal Deal on Senate Power-Sharing

Jan 20, 2021 04:48 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

The two Senate leaders, Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer, have failed to reach a power-sharing deal that will put the two parties on equal footing.

Warnock Beats Loeffler in Georgia, Ossoff-Perdue Race Too Close To Call

Jan 06, 2021 05:30 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

Democrat Raphael Warnock was projected to have defeated Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in their Senate race in Georgia. His win puts Democrats within reach of the Senate majority.

Bipartisan Group's COVID-19 Relief Package Proposal to be Split Into Two Deals

Dec 13, 2020 11:41 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

The bipartisan group of House and Senate negotiators made a decision to split the $908 billion COVID-19 relief package proposal into two separate deals.

Senate Approves Defense Bill Despite Trump's Veto Threats

Dec 12, 2020 04:43 AM EST By Mary Anne R.

The Senate has approved a $740 billion major national defense bill on Friday despite President Donald Trump's veto threats.

California Leaders Push Newsom to Pick Latino to Fill Harris’ Empty Senate Seat

Nov 17, 2020 01:49 AM EST By D. Cruz

Latino leaders in California are pushing Governor Gavin Newsom to appoint a Latino to the Senate seat that will be vacated by the state's Senator Kamala Harris.