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Government shutdown averted with Senate passing Trump’s spending plan

Government shutdown averted with Senate passing Trump’s spending plan

admin March 14, 2025

The Senate passed a Republican-backed bill to fund the government, sending the measure...

Why 10 Senate Democrats say they sided with Republicans to avert a shutdown

Why 10 Senate Democrats say they sided with Republicans to avert a shutdown

admin March 14, 2025

Ten Senate Democrats voted Friday to help Republicans break a 60-vote filibuster and...

Senate passes HALT Fentanyl Act to crack down on drug epidemic

Senate passes HALT Fentanyl Act to crack down on drug epidemic

admin March 14, 2025

Senate Republicans handed President Donald Trump a victory in the administration’s fight against...

Third Senate Democrat backs GOP spending bill as clock ticks toward government shutdown

Third Senate Democrat backs GOP spending bill as clock ticks toward government shutdown

admin March 14, 2025

Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) became the third Senate Democrat to publicly support...

Schumer to work with GOP on protecting DC budget in funding bill

Schumer to work with GOP on protecting DC budget in funding bill

admin March 14, 2025

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said he would support advancing the House-passed...

Jeffries doesn’t budge on GOP funding bill after Schumer caves

Jeffries doesn’t budge on GOP funding bill after Schumer caves

admin March 14, 2025

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and House Democratic leadership are not changing...

Alsobrooks attaches DC budget exception to Democrats’ short-term spending proposal

Alsobrooks attaches DC budget exception to Democrats’ short-term spending proposal

admin March 13, 2025

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) is hoping Democrats can pass a short-term spending proposal...

Schumer caves on shutdown battle with GOP, clearing way for funding bill passage

Schumer caves on shutdown battle with GOP, clearing way for funding bill passage

admin March 13, 2025

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced on Thursday he will help advance...

Tina Smith refuses to back down from expletive-filled attack on Musk as Left weighs messaging tactics

Tina Smith refuses to back down from expletive-filled attack on Musk as Left weighs messaging tactics

admin March 13, 2025

Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) stood by her profanity-laden assault on Elon Musk despite...

Democrats see silver lining in wave of Senate retirements

Democrats see silver lining in wave of Senate retirements

admin March 13, 2025

Senate Democrats are facing a flurry of retirements in key states next year,...