Three New England senators provided pivotal votes to advance legislation to reopen the government. Here’s why.

Angus King, Jeanne Shaheen, and Maggie Hassan all were New England governors used to the art of compromise and dealmaking.

Senate advances deal to reopen government after centrist Democrats strike major deal to end shutdown

CNN, POOL, SENATE TV By Manu Raju, Ted Barrett, Alison Main, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — A critical bloc of eight Senate ...

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus, and the country, into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted ...

These 8 Democrats voted with Republicans on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it

Eight Democratic senators are facing criticism from their own party for their deal with Republicans to end the federal ...
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The Epstein files, Trump and Congress: What happens next?

In July 2019, Epstein was arrested on federal charges for recruiting dozens of underage girls to his New York City mansion and Palm Beach estate from 2002 to 2005 to engage in sex acts for money. He ...

Senators advance tentative deal to end the government shutdown

The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it still ...

Senate begins approving procedural votes to end record shutdown

The U.S. Senate began approving procedural votes in an attempt to end the record-long government shutdown as House Speaker ...

Trump Signs Bill Ending Longest Shutdown

The White House said that President Trump plans to sign a bill reopening the federal government tonight at 9:45. The bill has ...