Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) have sent a letter to Republican leaders calling on them to schedule a meeting “immediately” to ...

House Republicans jammed Senate Democrats in March with a partisan funding bill, which Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) reluctantly voted for to avoid a shutdown.

Senate Republicans say President Trump has made it clear he doesn’t want a government shutdown, and they’re urging House GOP lawmakers to tone down their approach to the Sept. 30 funding deadline.

The Senate took a step toward approving its first appropriation bill but lawmakers have a long way to go to avoid a government shutdown in September.

Senate Republicans urge House GOP lawmakers to avoid a government shutdown, as President Trump seeks to focus on trade deals and accomplishments.

Senate Republicans say President Trump has made it clear he doesn’t want a government shutdown, and they’re urging House GOP lawmakers to tone down their approach to the Sept. 30 funding deadline.

Senate Republicans have launched a plan to convince House GOP lawmakers not to dare Democrats to force a government shutdown, as President Donald Trump seeks to keep focus on his accomplishments.

Senate Republicans say President Trump has made it clear he doesn’t want a government shutdown, and they’re urging House GOP lawmakers to tone down their approach to the Sept. 30 funding deadline.