Category: Senate

Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill With Bipartisan Support

Democrats who had sided with the rest of their party last week to block the measure over concerns that President Trump could benefit dropped their objections. They argued that regulating the industry was urgent.
Bond Traders Enter the U.S. Budget Fight

Concerns about the deficit-stretching potential of President Trump’s tax plan is spooking some investors, even as Republicans argue over its particulars.
Crypto Bill Stalls in the Senate as Democrats Balk

Democratic supporters of the measure to regulate parts of the industry refused to allow it to move forward amid concerns in their party that President Trump and his family are profiting from cryptocurrency.
Senate Confirms Frank Bisignano as Social Security Commissioner

Mr. Bisignano, a former Wall Street executive, will lead an agency upended by big staff cuts and other significant changes.
Trump’s Tariff Reversal Calms Some G.O.P. Nerves, but Questions Linger

Most Republicans welcomed the unexpected three-month pause on several of President Trump’s tariffs, but some want more clarity about the president’s end game and more power for Congress over trade.
Jared Isaacman, Trump’s Pick to Lead NASA, Calls Mars a Priority in Confirmation Hearing

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who has twice launched to orbit in a SpaceX vehicle, will testify before the Senate on Wednesday.
Trump Officials Point to Outreach on Tariffs in a Bid to Calm Markets

Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, will tell senators the U.S. is economy is in need of “drastic, overdue change.”
Senate Democrats Move to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, Hoping for G.O.P. Support

Passage would send a strong signal of bipartisan opposition to the levies, though the measure would face long odds in the House.
After Crash, F.A.A. Change Requires All Aircraft at Reagan to Broadcast Positions

The agency’s acting director told senators of the new policy after it was revealed that tracking technology had been disabled before a deadly midair collision in January.
PBS Rejects Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Claims About Drag Queens on Shows

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized PBS for featuring a drag queen named Lil Miss Hot Mess in its children’s programming.
Frank Bisignano, Trump’s Pick to Lead Social Security Administration, Faces Senators

Frank Bisignano is expected to face questions about the White House’s plans for the agency, which supplies monthly benefits to 73 million people and normally moves slowly.
Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing

Asked for her views on pro-labor legislation she backed as a House Republican, Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she would simply serve the president’s agenda.