The Senate will vote Thursday on a Republican bill to pay "essential" federal workers amid the shutdown. Democrats are expected to block the measure.

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

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 Committee hearing centered on what’s known as “jawboning” comes as the protection of free speech has been in the spotlight following the death of conservative activist

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 Tuesday, Oct. 21, amid a bitter battle among Republicans and Democrats. Here's when the Senate returns today.