Democratic support for a potential deal to reopen the government has crumbled because of deep mistrust among Senate Democrats ...

The U.S. Senate is drawing closer to ending the U.S. government shutdown. A small group of Senate Democrats and an ...

Senate Democrats blocked a proposal by Republicans on Friday to pay federal employees who are working throughout the duration of the government shutdown.  Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) attempted to ...

The Senate advances a shutdown deal to the House. Meanwhile, travelers face thousands of flight cancellations.

Oct. 29 (UPI) --Days before Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are set to end and federal workers will lose a paycheck amid the nearly monthlong government shutdown, Senate Democrats ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is on a collision course with President Donald Trump over nixing a longstanding legislative tool to end the 36-day government shutdown. Thune, who pledged to defend ...

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said Wednesday he thinks Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) would engage in “sincere” talks about extending the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits once ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on Monday that he is “optimistic” lawmakers can strike a deal to reopen the government by the end of the week, and he is considering a stopgap spending ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told reporters Tuesday that there would be “strong” support within the Senate Republican conference for a proposal offered to Democrats by Sen. Ron Johnson ...