Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor Friday morning to defend his decision to support a Republican ...

At least seven Democrats, who have been divided on their shutdown strategy, will need to join with Republicans for the measure to clear a key procedural hurdle.

Schumer's commitment comes a day after the top Senate Democrat said “Republicans do not have the votes in the Senate.” ...

The Senate finds itself in a familiar position, working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare.

Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz tells Wolf Blitzer Republicans smell “weakness” after Senate Democrats gave in on the GOP government funding bill.

A proud advocate for conservative causes, former senator Alan Simpson had a strong libertarian streak that supported abortion rights and gay equality.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer abruptly switched course and made clear on the eve of voting that he will not allow a government shutdown.

The market, in turn, has tumbled as Trump’s trade war sparks fears of a forthcoming recession. Last week, the Dow dropped 670 ...

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

N.Y., slammed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for saying he'll vote for the House-passed government spending bill.

The surrender by Senate Democrats on the spending bill needed to avoid a government shutdown turned a defeat into a debacle.

Donald Trump’s former campaign manager Chris LaCivita also hit back at Musk’s comments in an interview Friday with Politico’s ...