Democrats Block G.O.P. Spending Extension as Shutdown Looms

After House Republicans pushed through a measure to avert a shutdown, Democrats blocked it in the Senate, demanding more than $1 trillion for health programs. Read More

Democrats Outline Spending Demands as Shutdown Looms

After rejecting a G.O.P.-written plan to keep federal funding flowing, Democrats released a counteroffer that would add more than $1 trillion in health spending. Read More

Government shutdown fears intensify as Democrats stiffen resolve to block GOP spending bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made a major calculation in March: He voted to keep the government open and convinced enough Democrats to go along with him – and endured furious blowback from the ... Read More

As shutdown deadline nears, Democrats have rare leverage over Trump. They're digging in.

In a recent interview with Punchbowl News, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans aren't interested in negotiating on health care right now. Their priority is keeping the government open ... Read More

Democrats release competing funding bill as tensions over looming shutdown grow

The Democratic bill would fund the government until Oct. 31, extend health care funding and roll back Medicaid cuts from Trump's "big, beautiful" law, among other provisions. Read More