US Senate

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Trump nominee Warsh is due to be confirmed as a member of the Federal Reserve board by the US Senate on Tuesday, with his confirmation as its chief due later this week.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Hegseth will appear before the US Senate on Thursday for another hearing.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Cao ran an unsuccessful campaign for the US Senate in Virginia in 2024, endorsed by Trump, against incumbent Democratic Senator Tim Kaine.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Oscar De La Hoya and Muhammad Ali's grandson on Wednesday slammed proposed changes to federal boxing laws, warning a US Senate committee that the reforms would prioritize corporate profits and Saudi investors over fighters.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The pressure on Palmer got even worse in the middle of October 1919, when the US Senate demanded to know why Palmer had not acted more aggressively to put an end to the Communist threat.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler