US government shutdown extends into 6th week as Trump pushes Republicans to change Senate rules

The US government shutdown has entered its sixth week, as of 3 November, and President Donald Trump is actively urging ...

When will the government reopen? Senate votes Nov. 3 as shutdown now second-longest ever

The government shutdown is now the second longest in history as Congress prepares to vote again. Here's the latest.

‘Utterly shameful’: Congress to crush US record this week for longest shutdown

There’s no chance for Congress to resolve the shutdown and reopen the government before crossing the historic threshold ...
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Trump calls for abolition of filibuster rule in US Senate

US President Donald Trump has called for the abolition of the filibuster rule in the US Congress, in light of the ongoing government shutdown. This procedure allows a minority in the US Senate to ...

If you believe in democracy, we must get rid of the Senate filibuster

The Senate filibuster is preventing meaningful legislation from being passed, leading to a government that is not functioning ...

US Senate unanimously endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution

The Senate has voted to repeal the resolution that authorized the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, following a House vote last ...

U.S. Rep. Alford calls for reopening of federal government as shutdown nears record length

The Republican representing Missouri’s 4th District said GOP lawmakers “did our job” by approving a temporary funding bill in ...

Trump administration says it’s given 7 classified briefings to Congress on US military boat strikes

The Trump administration said Monday it has provided seven separate classified briefings on US military strikes on alleged ...

This SC woman worked in Congress for nearly 3 decades — all while legally blind

Deb Blickenstaff, the Upstate constituent services director for Sen. Tim Scott, is marking a major milestone: 20 years ...