Senate rejects both parties' bills to avoid a shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

Democrats in the Senate rejected a House GOP proposal to keep funds flowing through Nov. 21, while Republicans scuttled a competing Democratic bill with health care provisions.

Senate Republicans block Democrats' 'filthy' counteroffer as shutdown deadline looms

Republicans torpedo Senate Democrats' continuing resolution filled with partisan priorities, including extended healthcare subsidies and restored public broadcasting funds.

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees in single vote, after Republicans went ‘nuclear’ to speed up confirmations

The Senate confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees in one sweeping vote on Thursday, marking the first bloc confirmed after Republicans voted to change Senate rules to speed up the consideration of nominees.

Senate Republicans poke holes in the filibuster despite vowing to protect it

Facing Democratic opposition, the GOP has discarded a series of precedents and weakened minority power in order to vote through Trump's nominees and legislation.
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Colorado’s Republican U.S. representatives decline to fight Trump on Space Command, even as they risk voter fallout

When U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado Springs, took office in January, he promised to battle the Trump administration if it decided to move the headquarters of U.S. Space Command to Alabama from his

House GOP leaders unveil plan to fund the government until Nov. 21

House Speaker Mike Johnson said a Friday vote is expected in the House on the the legislation, which would keep the government funded until Nov. 21 and provide additional funds for security for lawmakers and other officials.

Senate Republicans push major rule change to fast-track Trump nominees in batches this week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune will use parliamentary tactics to establish a new precedent for confirming batches of lower-level Trump nominees this Wednesday.
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