GOP senators gave their word to protect the 60-vote rule. ‘I’m praying to God they keep it,’ says former Sen. Joe Manchin.

Democratic and Republican strategists and pollsters agree that the government shutdown, which will hit the 30-day mark this week, is a growing liability for both parties, which could push

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as t

By Niki Kelly Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic Four more Republican state senators have announced their support for drawing new congressional boundaries early in Indiana. Both Politico and the Indianapolis Business Journal have reported,

Senate Republicans are increasingly chattering about changing the filibuster’s rules if Democrats do not end the shutdown, even though Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he opposes weakening a tool safeguarding the minority’s power.

Democratic candidates outraised Republicans in four of the five most competitive Senate races in recent months, new campaign fundraising reports show – as they scrambled to build cash reserves for next year’s high-priced midterm battles.