As the second-longest funding lapse in history drags on, the Trump administration warns of a devastating cut to SNAP benefits ...

The Senate again voted down the House-passed funding bill to reopen the federal government Wednesday. The 12th vote on the legislation failed 54-46. It followed a 22-hour speech from Sen. Jeff Merkley ...

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) took to the Senate floor Tuesday evening in protest of President Trump’s policies and has been ...

Sen. Jeff Merkley is nearing a 15-hour speech on the Senate floor as we reach Day 22 of the shutdown. Here's what we know about the next Senate vote.

The Senate returned to session today, Oct. 23, but how did they vote? Is the government open? Here's what went down.

The Senate failed to advance the House-passed funding bill that would end the government shutdown for the 12th time on ...

The Democratic Senator from Oregon is delivering an hours-long speech in the against President Trump. This blog is now closed ...

Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley (Ore.), a prominent Senate progressive, held the Senate floor overnight and into Wednesday ...

As we reach Day 23, the bitter battle in the Senate continues. Will the Senate vote today? Here's timing, more.

The federal government remains closed Friday, Oct. 24. Does the Senate return today for a 13th vote? What to know.