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The U.S. Senate's Homeland Security Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Markwayne Mullin, nominated by President Donald Trump, to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security has moved forward in the Senate despite opposition from committee chairman Rand Paul due to concerns over Mullin's temperament.

A Senate committee has advanced Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, with a near-party line vote amid concerns over his stance on immigration and previous violent incidents.

Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin emphasized the importance of addressing Nigerians' concerns regarding the establishment of state police during a meeting with a police steering committee.

Senator Rand Paul confronted fellow Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin about his past comments on political violence during a Homeland Security Committee hearing.

A Senate committee postponed a vote on a constitutional amendment intended to end compulsory retirement as a punishment for military personnel, magistrates, and members of the Public Ministry.

Deputy Chief Secretary Sato confirmed his wife's attendance as his proxy at a support meeting for the former Unification Church during a recent Senate budget committee session.

Arizona state senator Catherine Miranda debated former NCAA volleyball player Kaylie Ray during a Senate Education committee hearing focused on a bill protecting women's sports from trans athletes.

House GOP Policy Committee Chairman Kevin Hern announces his candidacy for the Senate seat potentially vacated by Markwayne Mullin, who is being appointed to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

During a Senate Budget Committee hearing, GOP Senator Bernie Moreno confronted former Biden advisor Brendan Duke over his inability to answer questions regarding illegal immigration law.

At a Senate Budget Committee hearing, a Democratic witness accused the Trump administration of a 'population purge,' prompting a sharp response from Republican Senator John Kennedy.

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil canceled a hearing that was supposed to include imprisoned banker Daniel Vorcaro, despite prior arrangements for his attendance.

A U.S. Marine veteran was injured while protesting against the war in Iran during a Senate committee meeting in Washington, D.C.

The Senate Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil remains hopeful to hear from banker Daniel Vorcaro, despite his recent arrest, scheduled for next Tuesday.

President Trump has dismissed Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security, appointing former MMA fighter Markwayne Mullin in her place following Noem's questioning in a Senate committee.

Brian McGinnis, a former Marine, reportedly broke his arm during a confrontation at a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C.

A former U.S. Marine's protest against U.S. military funding for Israel disrupts a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, GOP senators confronted DHS Secretary Kristi Noem regarding her leadership and decision-making amid a surge in deportations during the Trump administration.

The Mercosur-European Union trade agreement will be voted directly in the Brazilian Senate instead of in a committee meeting due to its historical importance.

Tim Tebow urged Congress to pass the Renewed Hope Act of 2026 to combat online child exploitation during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee.

A Pentagon official claimed Israel was responsible for the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing.

A Pentagon official highlighted a shift in U.S. defense policy that revives a 'Cold War mentality' prioritizing NATO burden-sharing.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee about her department's handling of immigration operations amidst recent criticism and calls for her resignation or impeachment.

Tensions escalated in the Senate committee between Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and 5-Star leader Giuseppe Conte over Italy's communication regarding an attack in Iran.

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes has annulled the breach of confidentiality on financial and telecommunication records of a company linked to his colleague, Minister Dias Toffoli, citing 'abuse of power' by the Senate's organized crime committee.

The People's Party in Spain has summoned Deputy Prime Minister María Jesús Montero to testify before a Senate committee investigating alleged corruption related to the State Industrial Participation Society (SEPI).

The Nigerian Senate has called for the removal of the Corporate Affairs Commission's Registrar-General due to persistent non-compliance with committee summons.

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is scheduled to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee on March 10, following a rescheduling of his appearance.

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee has rescheduled the testimony of Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro to March 10, at his defense's request.

Casey Means, Donald Trump's controversial nominee for surgeon general, faces questioning from the Senate health committee after her initial hearing was postponed due to childbirth.

The Brazilian Senate's Social Affairs Committee is revisiting the creation of a proficiency exam for newly graduated physicians.

Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, will testify in person before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee next Tuesday as part of a significant investigation into financial fraud.

Former RBA governor Bernie Fraser advocates for the removal of the capital gains tax discount during a parliamentary hearing focused on housing supply and inequality.

Canadian senators are advocating for the removal or modification of immigration-related provisions in the government’s border security bill, C-12, citing concerns raised by an in-depth study conducted by the social affairs committee.

The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil will decide on Tuesday about the testimony request from Daniel Vorcaro, head of Banco Master, amid a significant financial fraud investigation.

The Argentine government is making progress in enhancing relations with the opposition in the Senate for strategic committee arrangements.

Brazilian Minister André Mendonça ensures greater transparency in the Master case by ordering the Senate President to submit confidential data linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro to the INSS Parliamentary Inquiry Committee.

The Argentine Senate's Foreign Relations Committee swiftly approved the ratification of the Mercosur-European Union agreement, paving the way for a final voting session next week.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan supports the nomination of Ambassador Ismail Yusuf as the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria during a Senate committee screening.

A Senate committee in Australia is examining the impact of climate disinformation and its implications for critical discussions about climate change and energy.

The Senate Committee on Capital Market in Nigeria has questioned the Investments and Securities Tribunal over its spending of N16 million on cleaning and fumigation services from its budget.

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Market has questioned the Investments and Securities Tribunal about its N16 million expenditure on office fumigation in 2025.

Senator Titus Zam clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not a member of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission, contradicting her claims of exclusion from the committee's attendance register.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central protests her exclusion from the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission, highlighting issues of marginalization in the Senate.

Following his significant Senate victory, President Javier Milei's government is expediting the labor reform process in the Chamber of Deputies, with discussions set to take place in committee next week.

Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is invited to speak at a meeting of the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee on February 24 regarding the Master Bank scandal.

Billy Long, a nominee for the U.S. ambassadorship in Iceland, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid controversy over his comments about Iceland as the 52nd state of the United States.

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Defence raised concerns about the slow implementation of the 2025 defence budget, warning that delays could hinder efforts to improve national security.

Nigerian lawmaker Seriake Dickson calls for the Senate-House conference committee to adhere to the House's version of the Electoral Amendment Bill, emphasizing the importance of electronic result transmission for electoral integrity.