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Is the government still shutdown? Update on Senate vote to reopen, 13th vote; what's next?

The Senate returned to vote for the 13th time to reopen the government today. Here's what happened, what's next. Read More

Government shutdown live updates as Thune rebuffs Trump's call to end Senate filibuster

Senate Majority Leader John Thune's stance on the filibuster is "unchanged" despite President Trump's call to scrap the rule to end the government shutdown. Follow live updates here. Read More

Government shutdown likely to extend to next week as Senate adjourns with no breakthrough

Senators continued to express cautious optimism over bipartisan talks to end the shutdown, but the chamber adjourned without another vote. Read More

Is the government still shut down? Latest on Senate vote to reopen, 14th vote; what's next?

The Senate returned today on Day 30 of the shutdown. Did they vote to reopen the government? Here's the latest, what's next. Read More

Government shutdown live update; How did Senate vote today on GOP bill to pay workers?

The Senate returned to session today, Oct. 23, but how did they vote? Is the government open? Here's what went down. Read More

Trump's push to abolish the Senate filibuster hits immediate Republican resistance

In a pair of late-night posts, Trump told Senate Republicans to use the "nuclear option" to eliminate the 60-vote threshold and pass a government funding bill without Democrats. Read More

How long is government shutdown 2025 going to last? Odds, update on next Senate vote

The federal government shutdown hit Day 13 since it began Oct. 1, 2025, but how much longer will it last? Here's what to know about the longest shutdowns in history and the updated betting odds on ... Read More