In a decisive 60-40 vote, the Senate has passed a bill to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in U.S. history. This bipartisan agreement includes crucial funding measures but excludes ACA subsidy extensions, raising concerns about rising health care costs.
As the Senate grapples with repeated failures to advance a short-term funding bill, Majority Leader John Thune reveals that the proposed deadline may not suffice, sparking talks for a new strategy to avert another government shutdown.
Senator John Thune is under increasing pressure from the Republican right to eliminate the legislative filibuster, a move that could reshape Senate dynamics. As Trump pushes for drastic changes, Thune's stance remains firm, but party divisions complicate the path forward.
As Senate leaders from both parties seek a way out of the ongoing government shutdown, new hope emerges for a resolution next week. Will they find common ground or continue the standoff?
Paul Ingrassia's nomination to lead the Office of Special Counsel faces severe backlash in the Senate after reports of racist texts. Senate leaders express doubt over his confirmation ahead of a crucial hearing.
As the government shutdown enters its third day, Senate Majority Leader John Thune emphasizes the need for a clean funding bill while negotiations with Democrats remain stalled, threatening to extend the shutdown into the weekend.
As the Oct. 1 deadline looms, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer proposes a short-term spending bill to avert a government shutdown, pressuring Republicans to reconsider their plans. Will this strategy succeed?
In a historic move, Senate Republicans invoked the 'nuclear option' to expedite the confirmation of President Trump's nominees, bypassing traditional hurdles and igniting a fierce debate over Senate rules. Discover the implications of this significant change in Senate dynamics.
A wave of potential safety threats has led to lockdowns and class cancellations at several historically Black colleges and universities in the South. Learn more about the risks and responses from law enforcement.
Senate Republicans are in a race against time to pass President Trump's health agenda by July 4. Major disagreements over Medicaid funding and rural hospitals could derail the bill, as GOP leaders seek a compromise.