10 Democrats help Republicans advance GOP funding bill to avoid shutdown
A group of 10 Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), on Friday voted to advance a ...
The Senate is now formally on course to avert a government shutdown
Washington is now fully set to avert a government shutdown after an up and down week that saw House Republicans offering a ...
Republicans Win Shutdown Showdown, Leaving Democrats Indignant and Divided
The Senate voted to avoid a government shutdown less than nine hours before the deadline, leaving Democrats divided and ...
House Democrats emerge from retreat hopeful about 2026 but aware of challenge
LEESBURG, Va. – House Democrats anticipate that a backlash to the policies and actions of President Donald Trump and the ...
Senate Unanimously Approves Fix to Prevent $1B Cuts for District of Columbia, Sending Bill to House
The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact ...
Kentucky Lawmakers race to pass bills on last day of legislative session
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - We are in the final hours of the General Assembly session before lawmakers break for veto sessions.
Democratic Party fractures in government shutdown fight, with anger running high
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic Party was fracturing Friday as a torrent of frustration and anger was unleashed at Senate ...
Senate gives final approval to a bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
The Senate is giving final approval to a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers.
D.C. Appears Likely to Avoid a $1.1 Billion Budget Cut
The Senate approved a separate bill that allows D.C. to continue operating under its current budget, which seemed on track to ...
Senate passes 6-month spending bill hours before government shutdown
The Senate passes a six-month spending bill just hours before a government shutdown. The bill will be sent to President ...
Democratic anger boils over as Schumer, 9 other Dem senators vote to avoid shutdown
A government shutdown was set to happen at the end of the day Friday. As the clock ticked, Senate Democrats were in an unenviable position. They were forced to choose between a GOP bill that ...
Government shutdown live updates: Senate sends funding bill to White House; Trump gives campaign-style speech at DOJ
Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate ...