Senate Intelligence Committee Moves Forward With Bipartisan Russia Investigation
Leaders of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee held a press conference Wednesday on possible Russian influence in last year's election.
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U.S. Senate Votes To Repeal Obama-Era Internet Privacy Rules
The rules would require Internet providers to tell consumers what data they collect and get consent before selling. Republicans said ISPs were facing stricter regulations than companies like Google.
Bill Aims To Raise Small Brewery Limits
A bill easing beer production restrictions is in its early stages in the North Carolina Legislature.
Bill Filed In Hope Of HB2 Repeal Faces Obstacles
Three Democratic Senators filed a bill on Wednesday in hopes to repeal House Bill 2, also known as “the b
Senator Burr Votes For Education Secretary Nominee Betsy DeVos
President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of education, Betsy DeVos, is one step closer to heading the department.
Tom Price, HHS Nominee, Faces Tough Questions On Stock Deals And Obamacare
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to head the Department of Health And Human Services had the first of two separate Senate hearings on Wednesday.
Ethics Office Warns Confirmations For Trump Nominees Are Moving Too Fast
The head of the Office of Government Ethics writes that several nominees have not completed the required ethics review process or submitted financial disclosures. Hearings begin next week.
What A Congress' First Bill Tells Us About The Nation's Political Priorities
When the new Congress convenes, Republican leaders will focus on dismantling Obamacare. The first bill introduced in past congressional sessions gives a timeline of political history.
Senators Ask Trump's EPA Pick To Disclose His Connections To Energy Industry
Six senators sent a letter to Scott Pruitt, President-elect Trump's pick to run the EPA. They want lists of donors and details about meetings with energy lobbyists ahead of his confirmation hearings.
Trump's Defense Pick Challenges Rules Regarding Civilian Control Of The Military
Legally, recently retired generals aren't eligible to serve as secretary of defense. While praising James Mattis' service, some Democrats question whether he should lead the Defense Department.