Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for lead the FBI, tried to clarify and distance himself from some of his most controversial statements during his confirmation hearing on Thursday.

The U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee has voted to advance Doug Collins' nomination to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs.

In response to questions about whether he intended to target specific individuals, such as former FBI director Christopher Wray, for investigation, Patel said he had no intention of going backward.

President Donald Trump’s new administration is looking ahead to key Senate hearings this week for three of his most controversial nominees.

Kash Patel appeared Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to be FBI director. Patel has been nominated to replace Trump-appointed Christopher Wray, whose resignation took effect on Jan. 20.

A bipartisan group of senators is questioning whether airlines are charging passengers more for tickets based on their zip codes.

HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut is "going on the offensive" according to Attorney General William Tong, planning to sue the Trump Administration to stop a memorandum issued late Monday night that would halt federal funds to states.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said he will introduce a Constitutional amendment curbing the president’s ability to issue clemency.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) detailed the need for new legislation he has introduced regarding presidential pardons, stressing that “guardrails” need to be placed on these going forward.

Last year, Cruz also backed the Kids Online Safety Act, which would have required social media firms to remove features that could have negative effects on kids’ and teens’ mental health. The Senate passed it 91-3 in July, but Johnson refused to call a House vote.

Farmers in Connecticut are getting additional support from the federal government through a new $220 million Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant. The program is aimed at helping small and medium-sized farmers impacted by severe weather,

WASHINGTON—Three of President Trump’s most controversial nominees for top posts in his administration faced sharp questioning from senators Thursday during their confirmation hearings, with lawmakers boring in on a range of issues from Edward Snowden to vaccines.