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Senate November 3

Senate Republicans plot longer-term funding bill as government shutdown continues

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Republicans consider extending government funding deadline into January as House-passed Nov. 21 date becomes unrealistic.

Media November 3

Chuck Schumer suggests filing FCC complaint for Trump's 'unhinged' '60 Minutes' interview

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., appeared to threaten to file an FCC complaint over the editing on President Donald Trump's "60 Minutes" interview.

Senate November 3

Senate returns to work as government shutdown nears longest in US history over Obamacare fight

Senate Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Obamacare subsidies as the shutdown nears historic length.

Senate November 1

Trump's 'nuclear' demand not landing for Senate Republicans amid shutdown

Senate Republicans have long resisted the temptation of going nuclear on the filibuster, a move more often made by Senate Democrats when they controlled the upper chamber.

Senate November 1

Food stamp benefits for 42 million Americans in jeopardy today amid shutdown

President Donald Trump could use $5 billion emergency fund for SNAP benefits during shutdown, Democrats argue, while Republicans demand government reopening first.

Senate October 31

Senate talks show signs of progress as government shutdown grinds into 2nd month

Shades of optimism filled the Senate this past week as bipartisan talks on a way out of the government shutdown increased.

VIDEO October 31

Trump urges GOP to 'initiate the nuclear option' to end shutdown

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ' Alexandria Hoff and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy join 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the month-long government shutdown, Trump’s call for a ‘nuclear option,’ and the impact of halted pay, SNAP cuts, and travel delays nationwide.

VIDEO October 30

Trace Gallagher: Someone should remind the ‘Costanzian Democrats’ they voted against ’SNAP’ funding

'Common Sense' Department: Now we’re a month into the government shutdown and Democrats are starting to mimic Seinfeld’s George Costanza…

Media October 30

Ilhan Omar calls out Sen. Schumer for not endorsing Mamdani in NYC mayoral race, mocks antisemitism concerns

Rep. Ilhan Omar questioned Sen. Chuck Schumer's lack of support for Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race, citing concerns about anti-Muslim attacks against the candidate.

Senate October 30

Thune, GOP reject pushing 'rifle-shot' government funding bills during shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., argued that the best way to ensure Americans don't go without food benefits and that federal workers are paid is to reopen the government.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash October 30

Thune, Emmer erupt at Democrats, accuse Schumer of ‘playing games’ with American lives amid shutdown standoff

Tom Emmer blames Chuck Schumer for blocking government reopening efforts as shutdown enters day 30. Political stalemate continues over spending and healthcare issues.