The deal struck between Senate Republicans and Democrats to reopen the government allows for federal paychecks and other ...

The U.S. Senate passed a bill Monday night to end the shutdown by a vote of 60-40, with seven Democrats and one independent voting with Republicans to get the package over filibuster blocks.

For 40 days, Senator Chuck Schumer kept his caucus unified. But an end approached without an extension of expiring health ...

The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.

What on Earth does the base have to do to convince Dems they need to fight?’ a Democratic activist groused after the Sunday ...

When the shutdown ends, it could take several days or longer for air traffic to return to normal. The shutdown has forced some 13,000 air traffic controllers to work without pay. Last week, the FAA ...

The federal government shutdown rolled on to its 20th day on Monday as a resolution remains elusive amid a bitter stalemate ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have reached a deal with Democrats over major outstanding issues in a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and said they are ready to vote to take up the bill. A test ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Will they or won't they pass an infrastructure bill? That is the big question facing Congress as they begin to return from their Fourth of July recess. The Senate returns Monday.