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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 10

Senate leaves Washington as government shutdown nears 3rd week, military pay at risk

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.

October 9

Shutdown fight is still a 'beltway battle' but will continue to spill out, Lisa Boothe warns

Matt Towery and Lisa Boothe react to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s remarks and the growing political gridlock over the government shutdown on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

October 9

Senate advances 2026 defense bill after weeks of delay as shutdown drags on

The Senate advanced the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on a bipartisan vote late Thursday during Day 9 of the government shutdown.

October 9

Senate Democrats block GOP plan again to reopen government as military pay deadline looms

Government shutdown continues as Senate Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension before supporting Senate Republicans' plan to reopen the government.