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 know.

Follow live updates on the shutdown for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, here. See earlier developments below. What to know about Day 22 of the government shutdown: The Senate failed to a

As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, Senate Republicans are headed to the White House — not for urgent talks on how to end it, but for a display of unity with President Donald Trump as t

Senate Democrats want an extension to expiring Obamacare subsidies, but Republicans won't budge until the government is reopened.

Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX) said he’s not worried about ruffling feathers with his Senate primary bid, even as his decision to jump into the already intense race against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton draws eye rolls and sharp criticism from fellow Republicans.

Democratic candidates outraised Republicans in four of the five most competitive Senate races in recent months, new campaign fundraising reports show – as they scrambled to build cash reserves for next year’s high-priced midterm battles.

Louisiana’s current congressional map, passed in early 2024, is made up of six House seats, including two districts with a majority Black electorate. Those two seats are held by Black Democrats, Troy Carter of New Orleans and Cleo Fields of Baton Rouge.