House Of Representatives October 16 Johnson says 'Marxists' run Democratic Party as government shutdown heads into next week House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed the Democratic Party has been taken over by far-left Marxists, citing figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Senate October 16 Senate Democrats block GOP plan for 10th time, ensuring shutdown lasts into next week Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., continues pushing House-passed continuing resolution while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands Obamacare subsidy talks.
Senate October 16 Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.
Media October 15 Bernie Sanders clashes with town hall attendee over Schumer leadership during shutdown Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., briefly clashed with a CNN town hall attendee Wednesday over whether the shutdown reflects Sen. Chuck Schumer’s, D-N.Y., leadership.
VIDEO October 15 Sen. Ted Cruz reveals how long he thinks the government shutdown will last Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, dissects what is 'infuriating' about the government shutdown on 'Hannity.'
Senate October 15 Republicans fume as Democrats block 9th GOP bid to reopen government Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Republicans believe Senate Democrats won't end the shutdown until after Saturday's protest, while open enrollment deadline looms.
Senate October 14 Trump blasts 'weakened' Schumer as Democrats again block GOP effort to reopen government Senate Republicans unwilling to cave to Senate Democrats' demands, and argue that the best way forward to dealing with expiring Obamacare subsidies is to reopen the government.
Senate October 14 Democrats threaten to see Trump team 'in court' over 'illegal' firings as shutdown battle escalates Government shutdown enters Day 14 as Democrats challenge administration's reduction in force plans and threats to deny furloughed workers back pay.
Senate October 14 Maine Gov Mills joins crowded Dem primary in race to challenge longtime GOP senator Gov. Janet Mills enters a competitive Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat, facing Graham Platner who is backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.
Senate October 13 Senate set for new vote to end shutdown, but gridlock over Obamacare subsidies remains The Senate prepares for an eighth vote on reopening the government as the shutdown nears its third week, with Democrats demanding Obamacare subsidy extensions.
Government Shutdown October 11 Trump directs Hegseth to pay troops during ongoing government shutdown standoff as he rails against Schumer President Donald Trump criticizes Democratic shutdown strategy as Chuck Schumer says the situation improves daily for Democrats over healthcare concerns.