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Senate 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.

Senate 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.

Senate October 13

Senate set for new vote to end shutdown, but gridlock over Obamacare subsidies remains

The Senate prepares for an eighth vote on reopening the government as the shutdown nears its third week, with Democrats demanding Obamacare subsidy extensions.

Government Shutdown October 11

Trump directs Hegseth to pay troops during ongoing government shutdown standoff as he rails against Schumer

President Donald Trump criticizes Democratic shutdown strategy as Chuck Schumer says the situation improves daily for Democrats over healthcare concerns.

Senate October 10

Senate leaves Washington as government shutdown nears 3rd week, military pay at risk

Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to continue pushing GOP continuing resolution, while Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension to end shutdown stalemate.

VIDEO October 9

Shutdown fight is still a 'beltway battle' but will continue to spill out, Lisa Boothe warns

Matt Towery and Lisa Boothe react to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s remarks and the growing political gridlock over the government shutdown on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

Senate October 9

Senate advances 2026 defense bill after weeks of delay as shutdown drags on

The Senate advanced the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act on a bipartisan vote late Thursday during Day 9 of the government shutdown.

Senate October 9

Senate Democrats block GOP plan again to reopen government as military pay deadline looms

Government shutdown continues as Senate Democrats demand Obamacare tax credit extension before supporting Senate Republicans' plan to reopen the government.

White House October 9

Trump predicts Schumer will retire before losing primary to AOC amid shutdown showdown

President Donald Trump predicted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will retire rather than face a primary election loss due to poor polling numbers.

Government Shutdown October 9

White House slams Schumer's 'disgusting' statement on shutdown as political standoff continues

Sen. Chuck Schumer faced backlash from White House officials for saying the government shutdown benefits Democrats as federal workers miss paychecks.

Senate October 9

Senate GOP resists 'nuclear option' as Dem shutdown standoff deepens

Senate Republicans need Democratic support to reopen the government, but they aren't ready to change Senate rules to eliminate the filibuster to turn the lights back on.