November 9, 2025 Senate Democrats, Republicans reach deal to reopen government Senate Republicans hope that the package will be enough to entice enough Democrats to break the logjam in the upper chamber and inch Congress closer to ending the 40-day shutdown.
November 8, 2025 Senate could take test vote on new spending bill as early as Sunday afternoon A fragile coalition emerged, and Senate Democrats may break with the party to pass a spending bill, potentially ending the shutdown but scoring no healthcare wins.
November 8, 2025 Reckoning looms for politicians as longest government shutdown persists Government shutdown enters day 39 as Congress faces political reckoning with both parties at risk of voter backlash over failed negotiations and mounting consequences.
November 8, 2025 Senate in limbo as Thune eyes long haul until shutdown ends Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., wanted to keep lawmakers in town until the shutdown ended. While there was activity, no path forward has materialized yet.
November 7, 2025 The Hitchhiker’s Guide to a potential procedural vote on an interim spending bill Senate Republicans seek Democratic support to break filibuster on government funding bill. Bipartisan talks could lead to vote as early as tomorrow to reopen government.
November 7, 2025 'That’s a non-starter’: GOP senator tears into Schumer's offer Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., fires back at Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and addresses whether Republicans should end the filibuster on 'The Ingraham Angle.'
November 7, 2025 Dems block GOP bill ensuring federal worker, military paychecks continue during shutdown Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., offered to extend Obamacare subsidies in exchange for reopening the government as the 38-day shutdown continues.
November 7, 2025 Jesse Watters: Moderate Dems are about to cave, GOP should 'hold the line' 'The Five' discusses the FAA enacting flight cuts as President Donald Trump tears into Democrats during the government shutdown.
November 7, 2025 Schumer, Dems unveil alternative shutdown plan, ask for one-year extension to Obamacare subsidies Senate Democrats say they are prepared to reopen the government, only if Republicans attach a one-year extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies to their current plan.
November 7, 2025 'Twisted irony': Democrats risk betraying their own pet issues with government shutdown gamble Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Democrats block government funding that would restore food stamps and federal programs in exchange for healthcare subsidies.