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Senate, Democrats and government shutdown

Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats divide ahead of the midnight deadline

The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

The New York Times · 1d

Senate Democrats Balk at Funding Extension, Raising the Risk of a Shutdown

The top Senate Democrat said his members were not ready to provide the votes to allow the Republican-written stopgap spending measure to pass ahead of a Friday night deadline. There is still time for a reversal.

WLWT Channel 5 · 51m

Senate Democrats face tough choice on budget ahead of midnight deadline

The Senate will vote Friday on a temporary budget to prevent a government shutdown. Democrats are divided on the issue.

Senate, Shaheen and Democrats

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Democrats’ Path to Reclaiming the Senate Just Got Harder

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a three-term Democratic senator, said she wouldn’t run for re-election in 2026.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Democratic US Senator Shaheen will not seek reelection in 2026

Democratic U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen said on Wednesday that she will not seek re-election in 2026, saying it was a difficult decision while there were urgent challenges ahead. Shaheen's retirement creates a new open seat for Democrats to defend in the 2026 election,

CBS News · 1d

Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, not running for Senate reelection in 2026

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced she will not be running for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026.

Trump, Senate and Dem

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USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

Trump praises Dem leader over shutdown vote: Live updates

WASHINGTON − President Donald Trump praised a longtime adversary, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, after the New York Democrat said he would vote in favor of a Republican bill to fund the government and avert a shutdown.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Trump administration live updates: Senate Dems won't back GOP bill to avoid shutdown

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

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CNN · 3h

Trump will speak at DOJ as Senate prepares to vote on bill to avert government shutdown

The Senate has until midnight Friday to pass a bill to keep the government open. Meantime, President Donald Trump will deliver a speech on immigration at the Justice Department. Follow for live news updates.

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Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the Senate

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate ...

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New Utah Sen. John Curtis enjoys mostly favorable ratings after first few months on the job

Curtis replaced Mitt Romney in the U.S. Senate in January. Utahns weighed in on whether they approve of the job he's doing so ...

12:30 Report — New Senate retirement rocks Democrats

REPORT It’s Wednesday. Can you believe it was five years ago this week that COVID-19 began to shut down the world? Walt ...

Here's why the Texas House, Senate are beefing over the 'Official Steak of Texas'

Should the New York strip steak be renamed the "Texas Strip" and take on the "official State Steak of Texas" honor? Or what ...

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After Shaheen decision, who could run for US Senate in New Hampshire?

After Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision against making another run for the U.S. Senate in 2026, potential contenders are ...

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Shaheen to retire, setting up battle for New Hampshire Senate seat

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, the senior Democratic senator from New Hampshire, has announced she will not run for reelection in 2026, ...

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Minnesota Senate GOP to present new evidence in ethics complaint against DFL Sen. Mitchell amid burglary charges

Minnesota Senate Republicans are making another attempt to oust embattled DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell in an ethics committee ...

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Democrats have to defend another open seat in uphill battle to win Senate majority

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s departure will add another Senate seat for Democrats to defend without an incumbent after ...

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