Republican leadership continues to vote on the House GOP-backed bill. It failed for the 10th time on Thursday in the Senate.

The government shutdown is now the third-longest funding lapse in modern history, and the Senate won't meet until Monday.

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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries confirmed Sunday on ABC's "This Week" that there has been little to no progress on ...

Democrats and Republicans remain dug in on their positions on Day 19 of the government shutdown, which has become the ...

With the 250th anniversary of independence from the British monarchy approaching, Americans should reflect on Benjamin Franklin’s cautionary description of our government, writes.

While Republicans hold all reins of power, Democrats have limited options to exert influence to champion the causes important ...

NPR's Michel Martin asks Michigan Rep. Lisa McClain, the chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, about the ongoing government shutdown and the prospects for a resolution.

Republican and Democrat lawmakers are now, for the most part, locked in a blame game, as each side is holding the other ...

The longest government shutdown in US history began on December 21, 2018, after House Democrats refused to approve spending ...

President Donald Trump and Republicans remain locked in a standoff with Democrats over reopening the federal government. Follow for live updates on the administration.