Democratic Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono's partisan streak at confirmation hearings continued Thursday as the lone 'no' vote in a committee hearing to recommend VA nominee Doug Collins for confirmation.

The first week of President Donald Trump’s second administration has sparked concerns among Hawaii’s four congressional delegates, who worry that his promised efforts to reshape the U.S. government could have far-reaching implications for the state.

U.S. Sens. Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz joined Sens. Patty Murray, Tammy Duckworth and more than a dozen other Democrats in introducing a resolution honoring the service of women in combat roles in the U.

More than a dozen Hawaii Trump supporters made the almost 5,000 mile journey to Washington, D.C., for Monday’s inauguration ceremony

Mazie Hirono Slams Trump For Attacks On DEI At yesterday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) slammed Kash Patel, President Trump's nominee for FBI Director, and President Trump's attacks on DEI.

Three cabinet nominees ‒ Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel ‒ faced a questions from Senate confirmation hearings Thursday.

In March, Biden also directed the DOJ to co-lead a “Strike Force” to combat “price gouging,” an accusation he has leveled against grocery stores, meatpackers, oil companies, and even rental pricing software.

I am glad to see the Mint honoring Mary Kawena Pukui on this year’s Native American $1 Coin design, and hope that people across the country will learn more about her valuable contributions

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“Laulau Day” would become an annual celebration of Hawaiian culture, under companion bills introduced in the House and Senate. Read more

Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz were among the 45 Democrats and two ... Michael Tsai covers local and state politics for Spectrum News Hawaii. He can be reached at [email protected].

Janet Louise Yellen was the 78th secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department. She was sworn in on January 26, 2021, and served through January 20, 2025. [1] Yellen is the only person to have held the roles of Treasury secretary, chair of the Federal Reserve ...