Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said the current fight over a Republican spending bill was the “best time” for Democrats to take ...

Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he understands Schumer's support for the bill but said it would result in "immediate, cruel ...

Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate ...

The New York Times reports that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, appointed by Donald Trump in his first term and an advocate ...

The market, in turn, has tumbled as Trump’s trade war sparks fears of a forthcoming recession. Last week, the Dow dropped 670 ...

Schumer's commitment comes a day after the top Senate Democrat said “Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate.” ...

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer abruptly switched course and made clear on the eve of voting that he will not allow a ...

The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

The surrender by Senate Democrats on the spending bill needed to avoid a government shutdown turned a defeat into a debacle.

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor Friday morning to defend his decision to support a Republican ...

If the Senate fails to pass a stopgap funding bill by tonight, the federal government shuts down for lack of money. Here's what will keep going.