A midnight Friday deadline is looming for the U.S. Senate to pass a federal funding bill to avert a government shutdown.

Ten Democrats joined with Republicans to clear the 60-vote threshold needed to advance the measure. The vote was 62-38.

Ten Democrats joined with most Republicans to set up a final vote on the six-month spending measure hours out from the shutdown deadline.

The Senate minority leader finds himself sharply at odds with many members of his caucus, fellow Democrats in the House and liberal activists.

House Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is being warned to push back against President Donald Trump to avoid earning a legacy ...

Dozens of House Democrats sent a letter to Schumer on Friday to express their “strong opposition” to his plan to back the ...

The Senate gave final approval Friday to a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers as both ...

The Senate is nearing a key test vote as lawmakers work to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer relented Thursday rather than risk a government shutdown, announcing he’s ready ...