Senate Democrats make their move in the shutdown fight: From the Politics Desk

The House’s passage of a Republican stopgap funding bill has put Senate Democrats in a bind: Either back a measure they disapprove of and give up some of the only leverage they will have on major ... Read More

Government shutdown blame game: Why Schumer, Senate Democrats are in a pickle

WASHINGTON – It's a bad week to be a Senate Democrat. Read More

Senate Democrats get jammed by Republicans in lose-lose shutdown dilemma

With their newfound majority in both the House and Senate, Republicans are looking to strong-arm their own proposal at the behest of Democrats — putting the minority party in a tricky position as they ... Read More

Senate Democrats oppose spending bill as possible government shutdown nears. What to know

Several Senate Democrats have said they will not vote in favor of the current spending bill, raising the chances of a possible government shutdown. Read More

Senate Democrats appear ready to back down in government shutdown fight

Senate Democrats say the six-month government funding resolution that passed the House Tuesday is a “horrible” bill, but there’s growing sentiment within the Senate Democratic conference that it ... Read More

As they try to beat Trump, a ‘brutal beginning’ for Democrats

“It’s hard to imagine a worst first month for Senate Democrats trying to win back the majority in 2026 ... said Thursday that she won’t seek reelection, dealing a blow to her fellow ... Read More