People in closely-divided Dayton are worried about the effects of the shutdown and blame “dumb politicians” on both sides of the aisle.

Senate Republicans are pushing intensely to nab the five additional Democratic votes they need to unlock their bill to end the government shutdown. Republicans have shown little willingness to ...

The shutdown messaging war is in full effect, and early indications are that Republicans have been put in something of a bind, given the Democrats’ demand to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies ...

The California politician on his “wake-up call” at an earlier moment of political upheaval, and the one he’s experiencing today.

CNN anchor Jake Tapper has called out Chuck Schumer for his previous comments surrounding government shutdowns. On Wednesday, the United States' federal government closed itself down after Republicans ...

Republicans need at least eight senators who caucus with Democrats to fund the government. Here are three Democrats whose votes will give insight into where the shutdown is headed.

Recent violent acts in North Carolina pushes lawmakers to pass a law to hold repeat violent offenders more responsible.

Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown were fading Friday as Republicans and Democrats dug in for a prolonged fight and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts ...

A Tennessee special election to replace a Republican congressman who stepped aside this summer has resulted in crowded primaries for both major parties, a new test for one of three districts that GOP ...

Friday is the next opportunity for the Senate to vote on government funding -- leaving many Americans to wonder what's next with the shutdown.

While Republicans have traditionally enjoyed an advantage among rural voters in the past, Democrats are trying to capitalize on the adverse impacts on agribusiness of Trump’s trade rows with China.