President Trump is showing mounting frustration at his inability to win confirmation of U.S. attorneys in blue states or break the filibuster's grip on the Senate. The G.O.P. has been uncharacteristically uncooperative.
After more than a month without pay, air traffic controllers across the nation are reaching their breaking point, and now, their union president is speaking out.
President Trump escalated his call to nuke the filibuster, warning that Democrats could win the midterms and 2028 presidential election if the Senate procedure stays.
Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday that he was "optimistic" the Senate could vote to reopen the government by the end of the week if lawmakers make progress over the next couple days.
While President Donald Trump is advocating for the elimination of the filibuster, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that there are not enough votes.
The government shutdown stretches into Day 35 on Tuesday as the Senate prepares to vote for a 14th time on a House-passed measure to reopen the government. Follow live updates here.
As the Democrats' government shutdown approaches a record-breaking duration, three senators jetted off to sunny Florida for a PR stunt meant to pressure the president. Years after ...