Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) took to the Senate floor Tuesday evening in protest of President Trump’s policies and has been ...

The Senate again voted down the House-passed funding bill to reopen the federal government Wednesday. The 12th vote on the ...

Sen. Jeff Merkley has been speaking for more than 15 hours, as of Wednesday morning, warning abut the "grave threat" posed by ...

Democrats continue to insist on greater health care spending as a condition to reopen the government. But Republicans ...

The government shutdown hit Day 24 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend. Follow live updates ...

The government shutdown stretched into Day 24 on Friday as the Senate failed to advance a measure to pay some federal workers ...

Oregon, held the Senate floor for more than 22 hours to protest President Donald Trump and the government closure.

As we reach Day 23, the bitter battle in the Senate continues. Will the Senate vote today? Here's timing, more.

The Senate is set to vote on advancing a measure to pay federal employees. What is it, and will it end the shutdown? What to ...