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The U.S. Senate is failing to advance bills to increase pay for federal workers during the shutdown

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., speaks to a reporter in the basement of the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. (Photo by Ashley Murray/States...

Ossoff and Warnock break with Democrats on bill to pay essential workers during shutdown

Sen. Jon Ossoff (Ga.), the most vulnerable Democratic incumbent in the Senate, and his home state colleague Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) voted Thursday in...

A healthcare compromise appears to be a long way off as the government shutdown continues to stall

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has reignited debate over a central issue of the past 15 years for both major political parties: the...

Democrats block government funding bill for 12th time after marathon protest

Senate Democrats voted for the 12th time Wednesday to block a House-passed bill to reopen the government and fund it through Nov. 21. Democrats blocked...

The 22nd day deadlock represents the second longest record in U.S. history, with no sign of agreement

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. (Photo by Jennifer Shutt/States...

“No Kings” movement reaches the Senate with Merkley’s marathon speech

The “No Kings” movement made its way to the Capitol this week as Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, held the floor for 22...

Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon speaks for more than 22 hours to protest Trump during lockdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Led by Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley, Democrats took over the Senate floor Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump's presidency amid the...

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