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Senate, Trump and Democrats

Senate works to avert partial government shutdown ahead of midnight deadline. Follow live updates.

The Senate is working to avoid a partial government shutdown with just hours to spare as Democrats confront two painful options: allowing passage of a bill they believe gives President Trump vast discretion on spending decisions or voting no and letting a funding lapse ensue.

The Hill on MSN · 20h

Live updates: Senate Democrats weigh shutdown options; Trump to meet NATO leader

The Senate must pass a short-term funding bill before the government shutdown, while the White House has pulled its nominee for the CDC and President Trump has threatened Europe with more tariffs on wine and Champagne.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

Trump administration live updates: Senate Dems won't back GOP bill to avoid shutdown

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government.

Senate, Schumer and Republicans

Talking Points Memo on MSN · 12h

Schumer Will Lead Senate Democrats To Pass Poison-Pilled Republican CR

Senate Democrats gave up their sole point of leverage Thursday, as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced that he would help Republicans pass a continuing resolution that slashes domestic spending and specifically targets Washington D.C. with massive, punitive cuts.

U.S. News & World Report · 53m

US Senate Poised to Pass Republican Stopgap Spending Bill, Avert Shutdown

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives earlier this week passed the measure, which largely leaves spending steady at about $6.75 trillion in the fiscal year that ends September 30. Democrats expressed anger over the bill,

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

Government shutdown blame game: Why Schumer, Senate Democrats are in a pickle

A government shutdown would also add to an already chaotic federal government, as Trump and advisor Elon Musk have laid off more than 100,000 federal workers and consolidated fede

New York Magazine on MSN11h

Will There Be a Government Shutdown? Live Updates

As of Wednesday night, it looked like a path was emerging whereby Senate Democrats would abandon plans to filibuster the ...

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Democratic retirements create fresh challenge for hopes of winning back the Senate

New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate ...

18h

Hoekstra affirms Canada's sovereignty in Senate confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador

Michigan's Pete Hoekstra, who is President Trump's pick to be ambassador to Canada, will testify before the Senate Committee ...

Reuters2d

United States Senate

US Senate confirms ex-Trump defense lawyer as Deputy Attorney General The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Donald Trump's former criminal defense attorney ...

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