The Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill intended to streamline satellite licensing after revising provisions related to automatic approvals.

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday passed legislation aimed at speeding approval of new satellites to extend broadband internet service to more of the United States.

Senate Ag Democrats highlighted ethics, CFTC governance, DeFi and national‑security concerns with a market structure bill that advanced along party lines in a 12–11 vote.

President Trump’s effort to get Kevin M. Warsh confirmed as the next Federal Reserve chair has been complicated by a criminal investigation into Jerome H. Powell.

A state Senate Education Committee hearing went off the rails Feb. 10, devolving into discussions about "furries" and allegations of homophobia.

After working on it in a subcommittee, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday recommended legislation limiting certain campaign finance information from public view, as well as a House of Delegates bill aimed at curbing assistance to help undocumented immigrants abscond from the law.

The gun manufacturer has faced a number of lawsuits over allegations one of its weapons discharges without a trigger pull.