At least seven Democrats, who have been divided on their shutdown strategy, will need to join with Republicans for the measure to clear a key procedural hurdle.

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

The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare ...

The low-drama South Dakotan has arrived at the apex of power in the Senate just as Donald Trump is exerting his own executive authority. Will Thune draw a line?

A day after stating that Democrats will oppose the GoP funding bill, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer conceded on Thursday, announcing his readiness to proceed with a Republican-backed ...

House Republicans this week passed a government funding bill 217-213 without assistance from Democrats, losing only one vote from Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.

NY, said he plans to vote for a Republican bill to fund the government through September, paving the way for other Democrats ...

We're here to build relationships, to move the ball forward,” Mullin told the Washington Examiner in an interview from his ...