
An American hostage, imprisoned in Turkey for two years, Pastor Andrew Brunson, said upon his release that he survived his ordeal with these words of Scripture: Be faithful, endure, and finish well.
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An American hostage, imprisoned in Turkey for two years, Pastor Andrew Brunson, said upon his release that he survived his ordeal with these words of Scripture: Be faithful, endure, and finish well.

President Trump has put his 'America First' vision into action.

Presidential and political appointees and career SES are subject to significant restrictions on their political activity. They may not engage in any partisan political activity in concert with a partisan campaign, political party or…

I became a U.S. citizen at 21 years old, became a teacher. Got elected mayor of my community and my hometown, all of which would not have been possible had I not gotten the honor of becoming a citizen of this amazing country.

We're facing the biggest economic and health crisis in generations because our president didn't and still doesn't have a plan. And you know what? You deserve more than the constant chaos that Donald Trump delivers.

Of course, the president can fire the postmaster general at his pleasure, and he absolutely needs to do that.

If the president had spent as much time focused on the coronavirus as he has focused on stopping people from voting by mail, we would have seen a lot more lives saved.

I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the first time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 4461) to provide for a…

I know of no further debate on the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If there is no further debate, the bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall the bill pass, as amended? The bill (S. 785), as amended, was…

I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be read for the second time on…

Thank you for that. I now ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

let me extend the courtesies that were extended to me by the Senator from Montana, Mr. Tester. It has been a privilege to work with him on this and many other issues--many of them related to our Nation's service men and women and those who…

I also ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 498, S. 785. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 785) to…

I am pleased to be on the floor this evening, but I am here to discuss a significantly tragic issue that affects way too many Americans all across our country--certainly at home in Kansas--and that is the lack of treatment for mental…

I yield to the Senator from Montana for his conversation and discussion about this legislation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Montana.

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:49 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, August 6; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 658 and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution…