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October 16

Senate Dems tank GOP plan to pay troops, fund Pentagon as shutdown hits Day 16

Republicans fail to advance defense appropriations bill as Senate Democrats demand clarity on which spending measures would be attached to the legislation.

October 16

Johnson says 'Marxists' run Democratic Party as government shutdown heads into next week

House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed the Democratic Party has been taken over by far-left Marxists, citing figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

October 16

Senate Democrats block GOP plan for 10th time, ensuring shutdown lasts into next week

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., continues pushing House-passed continuing resolution while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., demands Obamacare subsidy talks.

October 16

Republicans push to pay troops, reopen government as Democrats balk

Senate Democrats signal they will likely block a procedural vote on the defense spending bill, despite Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to restart funding.

October 15

Bernie Sanders clashes with town hall attendee over Schumer leadership during shutdown

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., briefly clashed with a CNN town hall attendee Wednesday over whether the shutdown reflects Sen. Chuck Schumer’s, D-N.Y., leadership.

October 15

Sen. Ted Cruz reveals how long he thinks the government shutdown will last

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, dissects what is 'infuriating' about the government shutdown on 'Hannity.'

October 15

Republicans fume as Democrats block 9th GOP bid to reopen government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and Republicans believe Senate Democrats won't end the shutdown until after Saturday's protest, while open enrollment deadline looms.

October 14

Trump blasts 'weakened' Schumer as Democrats again block GOP effort to reopen government

Senate Republicans unwilling to cave to Senate Democrats' demands, and argue that the best way forward to dealing with expiring Obamacare subsidies is to reopen the government.

October 14

Democrats threaten to see Trump team 'in court' over 'illegal' firings as shutdown battle escalates

Government shutdown enters Day 14 as Democrats challenge administration's reduction in force plans and threats to deny furloughed workers back pay.

October 14

Maine Gov Mills joins crowded Dem primary in race to challenge longtime GOP senator

Gov. Janet Mills enters a competitive Democratic primary for Maine's Senate seat, facing Graham Platner who is backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont.