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The divisive Senate bill to end shutdown and GOP doubts over redistricting: Morning Rundown

The Senate passed legislation last night to reopen the government and end the record-long shutdown after eight Democrats split with their party and joined Republicans to break the logjam. The vote was ... Read More

Senate passes bill to reopen the government as 8 Democrats join with Republicans to send it to the House

The legislation would keep the government funded through Jan. 30, without extending ACA funds slated to expire. It now goes to the House, which could vote as early as Wednesday. Read More

Enough Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to break government shutdown impasse

Although most Senate Democrats may have opposed this bill, they were resigned to the fact that this part of the fight is over, sources said. They will take the battle over health care to the midterms ... Read More

WATCH LIVE: Senate to vote on GOP stopgap bill to end government shutdown

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is one step closer to coming to an end, with the Senate set to vote on short-term funding that will fund the government through January 30, 2026. The ... Read More

GOP lawmaker says bill redefining abortion is good politics, but also wants a total ban, hearing was Nov. 5

The Republican author of a bill that seeks to distinguish treatment for an ectopic pregnancy and other medical conditions from abortion said her bill was a reaction to Republicans struggling on the ... Read More