The Senate is taking a key procedural vote on a crucial stopgap government spending bill to avoid a shutdown.

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters after a Senate policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in ...

The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare. Democrats confront two painful options Friday as a midnight deadline looms.

Trump and DOGE are set to gain more control over federal funds with the passage of a continuing resolution to avert a ...

Darn. It looks like the government won't be shutting down after all, after Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–N.Y.) signaled he would break with his party and vote for the GOP spending bill after all, ...

As we approach 5 years since Las Vegas shut down because of the pandemic, a mother recalls her daughter's struggles during the shutdown and her memory with a he ...

Unless Congress can pass a bill to fund the federal government (which Donald Trump then signs) before midnight on Friday, the ...

Nancy Pelosi is calling on her fellow Democrats in the Senate to defy Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and vote against a GOP-backed bill.

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and several key Democrats are urging Senate Democrats to risk a government shutdown by opposing a must-pass spending bill being considered on the Senate floor today.

Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate ...

Schumer's commitment comes a day after the top Senate Democrat said “Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate.” ...