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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) will speak with reporters Wednesday morning as the government shutdown stretches to nearly a month. The lapse in funding, the second-longest in history, was extended Tuesday after Democrats blocked the GOP-backed continuing resolution for the 13th time.
The Senate on Thursday afternoon is set to vote on the Shutdown Fairness Act — a bill introduced by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) that would provide pay for service members and excepted workers as the
The federal government remains closed, but will another Senate vote today reopen it? See time, how to watch, more details.
Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote.
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Live updates: Senate fails to reopen government for 13th time as SNAP battle takes center stage
The Senate on Tuesday failed to reopen the federal government for the 13th time, as the shutdown hit the four-week mark. It failed in a 54-45 vote. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are days away from running out,
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns, a judge ruled Monday. A Senate subcommittee hearing on political violence is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET. Watch in the player above.
The government shutdown has reached Day 31, and by Monday it'll tie the longest funding lapse in history. Will Senate vote today? Here's the latest.
The Senate late Monday voted again on ending the government shutdown, now in its 20th day. The latest attempt to reopen the government comes as some Senate Democrats skeptical about their