Category: Senate

Double-Barreled Economic Threat Puts Congress on Edge

Republicans and Democrats disagree over how recent bank closures should impact the debt limit stalemate, and have taken divergent lessons from past economic crises.
D.C. and Congress Health Data Breach Affected More Than 56,000

The Social Security numbers and personal information of thousands of people, including some lawmakers, were stolen in a hack of a D.C. health marketplace disclosed this week.
Senate Confirms Daniel Werfel as IRS Commissioner

The new commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service will oversee the agency’s $80 billion overhaul.
Norfolk Southern CEO Apologizes for East Palestine Train Derailment

In prepared remarks released before a Senate hearing, the railroad chief executive says he is “determined to make it right” for the people of East Palestine.
Data Breach Could Compromise Lawmakers’ Personal Information

A cyberattack on the District of Columbia’s online health insurance marketplace may have compromised identifying data of many members of Congress and other users.
D.C. Health Marketplace Hack Could Compromise Lawmakers’ Personal Information

A cyberattack on the District of Columbia’s online health insurance marketplace may have compromised identifying data of many members of Congress and other users.
On Wall St., ‘Socially Responsible’ Is Common Sense. In Congress, It’s Political.

Lawmakers are trying to restrict these investment choices in workplace retirement plans, but big fund managers are trying to give shareholders a voice.
Why Lawmakers Aren’t Rushing to Police A.I.

Artificial intelligence tools are proliferating throughout society, and getting more powerful. Washington has failed to keep pace.
After Ohio Train Derailment, Senators Propose Rail Safety Bill

Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules.
Investors Await the Market Impact from Tuesday’s C.P.I. Report

Tuesday’s Consumer Price Index data could hold big clues about the Federal Reserve’s future policy moves.
Bernie Sanders Has a New Role. It Could Be His Final Act in Washington.

After two unsuccessful runs for the presidency, the Vermont senator now leads the Senate health committee, a job that gives him sweeping jurisdiction over issues he cares about.
Southwest Airlines Faces Tough Questions From Senators

The company canceled thousands of flights around Christmas, disrupting travel for about two million people.