The House passed a measure to keep the government funded, but the shutdown threat is still present because the bill may lack ...

Many in the party felt the New York Democrat was not showing sufficient fight, arguing that a government shutdown would force ...

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Just hours before the midnight deadline, Congress is set to vote on a bill to avert a government ...

Live updates and the latest news as the Senate votes to avoid a government shutdown and Mehmet Oz faces his Senate ...

After announcing that he be a no vote on the proposed spending plan -- a decision that could have led to a government shutdown -- Schumer backed down, saying from the floor he would vote yes.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate finds itself on Friday in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown ...

The Senate minority leader finds himself sharply at odds with many members of his caucus, fellow Democrats in the House and liberal activists.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi of California, a former speaker of the House, broke with Schumer in encouraging lawmakers to follow the ...

With thousands of federal workers either fired, placed on administrative leave, or at immediate risk of losing their jobs, ...