Under the agreement, previously fired federal employees would be reinstated, and new provisions would be introduced to prevent similar dismissals in the future

Senators ended a rare Saturday session at the Capitol with no votes, no text of a three-bill “minibus” and few signs of progress toward a possible shutdown offramp. Lawmakers are now

A fragile coalition emerged, and Senate Democrats may break with the party to pass a spending bill, potentially ending the shutdown but scoring no healthcare wins.

Senate President Nick Scutari on Friday announced his chief of staff, Jessica Cohen, will serve as executive director of the Senate Majority Office.

Several Senate Democrats are signaling a willingness to vote to reopen the government if they secure some concessions from the White House, according to a source. Follow here for the latest.

Police arrested a Pennsylvania man who allegedly threatened to kill a member of Congress near the Senate building. Richard Griffin, 43, was stopped before a security screening.

Alabama’s members of Congress are speaking out about the government shutdown. We are now on day 38 of the government shutdown, and Alabama Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives disagree on how to get the government back up and running.

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said on Tuesday that five members of the Senate Armed Services Committee urged Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg to negotiate in good faith and reach a fair agreement with the striking members.

Food pantries around the country are asking for donations and hundreds of flights are being canceled as the government shutdown stretches everyday Americans thin. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) joins Alex Witt to share her insight on impacts to her constituents in Florida and the willingness of Democrats to make a deal.