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

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.

The surrender by Senate Democrats on the spending bill needed to avoid a government shutdown turned a defeat into a debacle.

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) expressed confidence that he would win retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat if he decided to run in the 2026 race. “…My biggest fear is that I ...

Dr. Oz is about to take over Medicaid. But he couldn’t answer one crucial question in his Senate confirmation hearing.

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor Friday morning to defend his decision to support a Republican ...

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

If the Senate fails to pass a stopgap funding bill by tonight, the federal government shuts down for lack of money. Here's what will keep going.

A proud advocate for conservative causes, former senator Alan Simpson had a strong libertarian streak that supported abortion rights and gay equality.

By backing the GOP's funding plan, the Senate minority leader is making Democrats complicit in Donald Trump's power grab ...

Lawmakers in the Washington Legislature spent the past week and a half passing bills off the House and Senate floors ahead of ...