Senate advances funding measure with backing of 8 Democrats, moving a step closer to ending shutdown

On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous ...
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What does it mean to be furloughed? What to know as government shutdown looms

As President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats clash ahead of a partial government shutdown that could start Oct. 1, thousands of federal workers are faced with potential furloughs. Barring a ...

Here's what Mamdani's NYC mayoral win, and the rise of a democratic socialist, could mean for Democrats nationwide

A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for ...
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How likely is a government shutdown? Here's what it would mean for Illinois

The possibility of a government shutdown still looms over the country as Congress continues to disagree over a short-term spending bill. President Donald Trump met with top officials Monday in an ...

Senate vote fails for 14th time, ensuring longest government shutdown in history: Recap

The Senate failed for the 14th time to advance House-passed legislation to reopen the government on the day the shutdown tied ...
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What's the filibuster rule? Trump says to end the Senate practice

Donald Trump, in a long Truth Social post, said the GOP should end the shutdown by doing away with the filibuster to pass ...