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Two Senate Democrats are facing backlash after declaring the recent government shutdown "worth it," despite weeks of disruption for American families.

Senate Republicans unveiled a three-bill “minibus” spending package aimed at reopening the government through January 2026.

The U.S. Senate remains locked in a weekend session with no immediate end to the federal government shutdown.

A bipartisan group of senators voted to block President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports, marking a rare GOP break.

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

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

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

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