Lawmakers praise First Republic sale, but efforts to pass new bank rules are fizzling
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers who sit atop key banking committees praised the federal takeover of First Republic Bank on Monday, and…
These are the top Senate races to watch in 2024
Democrats grew their Senate majority in 2022. They’ll be lucky to keep those gains in 2024. Republicans, who took over…
Sen. Wyden asks billionaire Harlan Crow for list of gifts to Supreme Court Justice Thomas
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Monday asked GOP megadonor Harlan Crow for a complete list of gifts to Supreme Court…
New bipartisan bill would let the U.S. Mint alter the metal content of coins to save money
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan bill to authorize the U.S. Mint to alter the metal content of coins in order to…
Senate invites Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts to testify in wake of Clarence Thomas ethics scandal
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday invited Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts to testify next month…
Republican Sen. Tim Scott launches 2024 presidential exploratory committee
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina launched an exploratory committee for a 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday, taking a major…
Key lawmakers say upcoming hearings on bank failures aim to boost U.S. confidence in banking sector
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of lawmakers overseeing the recent turmoil in the banking sector said Wednesday that they aim…
Senators relaunch bill seeking to force Supreme Court to televise sessions
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a leading Republican senator on Thursday reintroduced a bill that seeks to…
Treasury Secretary Yellen says not all uninsured deposits will be protected in future bank failures
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure markets and lawmakers on Thursday that the federal government is committed…
