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Senate Moves Toward Critical Vote to Avert Shutdown as Schumer Relents

An afternoon vote was expected to clear the way for a Republican-written bill to keep government funding flowing past midnight after the top Senate Democrat said he would not block it.

The Hill on MSN · 4h

Live updates: Senate faces vote to prevent government shutdown

The Senate is up against a government funding deadline Friday and needs 60 votes to keep the lights on and prevent a shutdown starting at midnight Saturday. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Schumer says he will vote to move forward with GOP funding bill to avert shutdown

Schumer (D-New York) said Thursday evening he intends to vote to advance the GOP funding bill the House passed earlier this week, lowering the odds of a federal government shutdown this weekend. “While [Republicans’] bill is very bad,

Senate, Democrats

CNN on MSN · 1d

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 Democrats, who face an increasingly challenging midterm election map as they fight to climb out of the minority.

FOX News on MSN · 1d

GOP gears up to challenge Georgia's Dem senator in state Trump won by 2%

The GOP has identified Georgia’s U.S. Senate race in 2026 as a chance to widen its margin over Democrats in the U.S. Senate after Democrat Jeanne Shaheen announced she won't run.

The Baltimore Sun · 23h

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 Sens. Gary Peters of Michigan and Tina Smith of Minnesota

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Senate works to prevent a government shutdown as Democrats are divided

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

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 ...

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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.

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The Latest: Senate has just hours left to avoid a partial government shutdown

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters after a Senate policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in ...

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

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

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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.

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Sununu says he’d win NH Senate race if he runs

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) expressed confidence that he would win retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-N.H.) seat if he decided to run in the 2026 race. “…My biggest fear is that I ...

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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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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