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When is next Senate vote on government shutdown? Does the Senate vote today? Live updates

The federal government remains closed Friday, Oct. 24. Does the Senate return today for a 13th vote? What to know. Read More

Will the government reopen today? When does the Senate vote today on shutdown 2025? Latest

Sen. Jeff Merkley is nearing a 15-hour speech on the Senate floor as we reach Day 22 of the shutdown. Here's what we know about the next Senate vote. Read More

Will the government shutdown affect next year's election? Recent history provides clues

Political leaders in Washington are spending considerable energy blaming the other party for what could be an extended government shutdown, and that effort includes shaping the narrative for next year ... Read More

Senate returns today. Will shutdown end before Columbus Day? Is next Senate vote today?

The government shutdown 2025 will continue through the holiday weekend and the Oct. 13 holiday, Columbus Day, with a Senate vote failing to reopen the government on Thursday. The Senate returns today, ... Read More

Senate Democrats clash with House Speaker Mike Johnson over government shutdown and Jeffrey Epstein

Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego pressed Johnson on why a Democrat who won a special House election in Arizona had not been sworn in. Read More

Sens. Kelly, Gallego have heated debate with House speaker on shutdown, Adelita Grijalva

Arizona's U.S. senators confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson over the government shutdown and a delay in seating Arizona's new congresswoman. The viral exchange highlighted the deep partisan ... Read More

Kentucky's primary voter turnout is very low. What does that mean for the Senate race?

Voter turnout for primary elections in Kentucky is consistently low, mirroring a national trend. Counties with higher voter turnout in the 2026 primary elections could end up playing a large role in ... Read More