The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control is holding a hearing Tuesday afternoon looking into the alleged ties between Hezbollah, a U.S.-designated terrorist group, and Latin American drug trafficking operations.

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning on oversight of the Justice Department. Bondi is expected to face intense questioning as the Trump administration continues its crime crackdown and threatens to deploy National Guard troops to several Democratic-run cities.

A Senate panel on Wednesday will look into government pressure on social media platforms to censor speech protected under the First Amendment. The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation

Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first hearing since her confirmation.

The Senate blue ribbon committee, presided by Sen. Panfilo Lacson, resumes its hearing on anomalous flood control projects on Sept. 25.

The federal government remains closed Monday, Oct. 20, amid a bitter battle on Capitol Hill. See when Senate returns today, vote time and more.

A Senate confirmation hearing is being planned next week for Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general who has faced criticism over her experience and views, according to people familiar with the matter.

Senate Republicans met with President Trump on Tuesday, where they presented a united front to call for Democrats to vote to extend funding to reopen the government. Erica Brown reports from the White House.