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Senate Dems Block GOP Shutdown Rescue—11th Vote Fails as Rallies Bolster Resistance

The United States Senate failed for the 11th time to pass the Republican‑backed plan to reopen the federal government.

Senate Democrats Block Shutdown Deal, Troops Left Waiting

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is shifting tactics after Democrats repeatedly blocked Republican-led efforts to extend government funding. Thune announced a new strategy: push through standalone funding for the Department of War to ensure military paychecks continue uninterrupted.

Rep. Jonathan Jackson: Kill Filibuster, Let GOP Act

Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) said Friday on NewsNation’s Cuomo that he supports eliminating the Senate filibuster to allow Republicans to pass government funding legislation without Democrat input. His comments came amid a partial government shutdown and growing partisan gridlock in the Senate.

Senate GOP Races to Confirm Over 100 Trump Nominees During Shutdown

Senate Republicans confirmed 107 of President Trump’s nominees using new rules as the government shutdown continues.

Schumer Shutdown Holds as Senate Democrats Block GOP Bill to Reopen Government

Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have blocked a Republican effort to reopen the federal government for the fifth time.

Trump Demands Democrats ‘Open Government Tonight,’ Blames Shutdown on Obstruction

President Trump calls on Senate Democrats to reopen the government immediately, accusing them of obstructing funding.

Laughter Erupts as Schumer Calls NYT Poll ‘Biased’

The U.S. Senate chamber erupted in laughter Tuesday evening after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) dismissed a New York Times/Siena College poll as “biased.” The poll found that 65 percent of registered voters opposed the Democrat-led government shutdown, compared to just 27 percent who supported it.

White House Declares Shutdown Inevitable After Senate Fails to Pass Funding Bill

The White House has declared a government shutdown imminent after the Senate failed to pass a funding bill, triggering agency closures.

Yelling Match Erupts in Senate Hearing Over ‘Two‑Spirit’ Safe Spaces

Sen. Hawley and former Biden official Gregory Jackson Jr. engaged in a loud confrontation over “two‑spirit” safe spaces.

Trump Nominee Confirmation Delays Spark GOP Showdown

Senate Republicans are preparing to overhaul confirmation procedures in response to unprecedented obstruction from Democrats, who have blocked President Donald Trump from receiving a single voice vote or unanimous consent confirmation—marking a first in modern Senate history. This coordinated delay campaign has left hundreds of key positions in the administration vacant and forced time-consuming roll call votes on nominees who ultimately receive broad bipartisan support.

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