Several Democratic senators reportedly met last week to discuss ending the shutdown, which has lasted for more than a month.

On the Senate floor today, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) calls out Donald Trump and his administration for defying court orders ...

On the Senate floor today, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) calls on Donald Trump to address the healthcare crisis and work with ...

As Democratic state Sen. Willie Preston runs for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District seat, his 2020 Facebook comments are ...

The Trump "Gold Card" visa program would offer foreigners who make a $1 million contribution an expedited path to U.S.

On Wednesday, the shutdown enters its 36th day, eclipsing the record set during Trump's first term. That 35-day federal ...

Rep. Jesús "Chuy" Garcia reportedly won't seek re-election, leaving Democrats with multiple open congressional seats ahead of ...

The US is experiencing the longest government shutdown in history and partisan frustrations remain high on Capitol Hill. Follow for live updates.

“I sense that people are tired of this shutdown and all that flows from it,” said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the No. 2 party ...

Lawmakers believe Tuesday’s elections will encourage senators in both parties to find a way to reopen the government.

U.S. senator expressed his concern saying the military should be used “to defend us from foreign adversaries, not to crush ...

Stiffened by their party’s big election wins Tuesday, they are expected to block another attempt to reopen the government Friday.